Hong Kong police is scrapping a rule that requires candidates to have lived in the city for seven years, but other prerequisites remain unchanged. Photo: Winson Wong
We want you: Hong Kong police lift rule requiring 7-year stay in city to attract recruits
- From Friday, permanent residents need not have lived in Hong Kong for seven years before applying to join the police force
- Applicants must now take drug tests as part of integrity management measures
Hong Kong police is scrapping a rule that requires candidates to have lived in the city for seven years, but other prerequisites remain unchanged. Photo: Winson Wong