Police passing-out parade at Hong Kong Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. The force has adopted ‘proactive recruitment strategies’ to address challenges. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong police adopt ‘proactive recruitment strategies’ to address challenges after missing targets for three years
- Over 12 months in 2021-22 the force hired 170 inspectors and 484 constables but was short of its target of 195 and 1,350, respectively
- Commissioner blames low recruitment numbers on drop in Hong Kong’s working population and secondary school graduates
Police passing-out parade at Hong Kong Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. The force has adopted ‘proactive recruitment strategies’ to address challenges. Photo: Edmond So
