Police Commissioner Inspects Graduation of 159 Cadets from Enhanced 30-Week Training Program at Hong Kong Police College

Commissioner of Police inspects passing-out parade of Police Cadet Training

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, inspected the passing-out parade of the second cohort of the Police Cadet Training for 159 cadets at the Hong Kong Police College today (June 13), and witnessed their successful completion of a 30-week professional training.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Chow said the content of the “Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training” programme, which launched in 2024, progresses with time to align more closely with needs, and becomes increasingly systematic, flexible and practical. Drawing on the experience of the first cohort, the course arrangement of the second cohort had been optimised and extended from 22 weeks to 30 weeks, with more instructors and manpower resources allocated, providing the cadets with a better environment to learn and grow.

Mr Chow said that the cadets consolidated their knowledge and built up their abilities in the programme to strengthen their self-confidence, and more importantly, to nurture a team spirit. During the five-day, four-night “hell week” outdoor experiential training, the extreme physical and mental challenges endured by the cadets fostered mutual support and strengthened team cohesion in overcoming the difficulties together.

Mr Chow expressed the hope that the cadets would bear in mind that “self-confidence provides the strength to stand firm, while teamwork enables one to journey further”. He noted that the cadets overcame various challenges during the 30-week rigorous training and developed solid confidence. Instilled with the “can-do” spirit, they can stay resolute in the face of difficulties and challenges. With mutual trust, complementarity, and a shared goal, the power of a team is multiplied, allowing them to go farther.

He encouraged the cadets to persevere and equip themselves, and to fulfill their proper role in the team. He stressed that no one in the Force fights alone, for the team provides staunch support to every individual. He envisaged the cadets becoming a member of the Force, jointly safeguard Hong Kong and contribute to national development.

The “DAE - Police Cadet Training” programme is co-organised by the Police College with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology, and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology, with serving police officers as instructors. Students who successfully complete the programme and pass the Police Constable selection process may commence foundation training at the Police College upon graduation. The application for the 2026/27 programme is now open, with the deadline on July 22. For details, please refer to the programme website (www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/15_recruit/dae.html).

Commissioner of Police inspects passing-out parade of Police Cadet Training Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police inspects passing-out parade of Police Cadet Training Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police inspects passing-out parade of Police Cadet Training Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police inspects passing-out parade of Police Cadet Training Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 12) seized eight live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $16,000, at Hong Kong International Airport.

Through risk assessment, Customs officers yesterday intercepted an air consignment declared to contain clothing, shoes, computer equipment, health supplements and handbags imported from the United States to Hong Kong. Upon inspection, the batch of live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species was found concealed inside socks in a carton box of the consignment.

The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up action.

Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.

Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs seizes live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases