Police College Renews Collaboration with Three Post-Secondary Education Institutions to Organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme

Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme

The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Caritas Institute of Community Education (CICE), the Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT) to jointly organise the full-time "Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training" Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030, with a view to providing practical knowledge and preparatory training for persons interested in joining the Force. Students who successfully complete the programme and pass the Police Constable selection process may commence foundation training at the Police College upon graduation.

Witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing; the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki, and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung, the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong, signed the second-phase MOU with the Principal of the CICE, Dr Wong Man-wai, the Vice President of the HKCT, Ms Li Wai-chi, and the President of the HKIT, Dr Shi Mei-chun.

The "Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training" Programme lasts one year with a total of 600 contact hours. The three education institutions will be responsible for 420 contact hours, consisting of 300 contact hours of core courses (Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics) and two 60-hour complementary courses. The Hong Kong Police College will be responsible for the 180-hour "Police Cadet Training" elective cluster, which comprises three courses, namely "Police Studies", "Police Recruit Preparatory Training" and "Physical and Mindset Development".

Students who successfully complete the DAE programme would obtain qualification deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese and English Languages in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, which meets the academic entry requirements for Police Constable. The Hong Kong Police Force will conduct the Police Constable selection process during the programme to facilitate admission of selected candidates, who may commence Recruit Police Constable foundation training upon graduation.

Applicants of the programme must be i) Secondary 6 school leavers or ii) aged 21 or above, who are interested in joining the Force. To join the Hong Kong Police Force, one must also be a permanent resident of Hong Kong. The first round of application will open in December 2026. To apply, please make online registration at the programme website (www.dae.edu.hk/daepublic/dae_enrollmentguide.aspx).

The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows (from left) the President of HKIT, Dr Shi Mei-chun; the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing; the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung; the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong; the Principal of CICE, Dr Wong Man-wai; the Vice President of the HKCT, Ms Li Wai-chi, and the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki, at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT) to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows, witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing (back row, first left), the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (back row, first right), and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung (back row, centre), the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong (front row, right), signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the HKIT, Dr Shi Mei-chun (front row, left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows, witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing (back row, first left), the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (back row, first right), and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung (back row, centre), the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong (front row, right), signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Vice President of the HKCT, Ms. Li Wai-chi (front row, left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education (CICE), the Hong Kong College of Technology and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows, witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing (back row, first left), the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (back row, first right), and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung (back row, centre), the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong (front row, right), signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Principal of the CICE, Dr Wong Man-wai (front row, left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport (2)

Hong Kong Customs today (October 11) detected one drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 15 kilograms of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market value of about $5.4 million. One female was arrested.

A 28-year-old Malaysian female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Paris, France, via Taipei, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 15 kg of suspected ketamine concealed in coffee powder packages inside her check-in suitcase. She was subsequently arrested.

Investigation of the case is ongoing.

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking 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 detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases