Hong Kong Police Force 175th Anniversary Celebratory Activities (with photo)

     The Hong Kong Police Force will organise a series of activities under the theme of “Serve and Protect Hong Kong 175 Years” in celebration of its 175th Anniversary next year.

     The Director of Hong Kong Police College cum the Chairperson of the Steering Committee for the 175th Anniversary of Hong Kong Police Force, Ms Lau Chi-wai today (December 13) said at a press conference that the Hong Kong Police Force 175th Anniversary Open Day will kick start the celebratory activities in January next year. Other events throughout the year will include open days of police stations and JPC@Pat Heung, guided tours at historic police buildings, exhibitions and a charity concert. The Force aimed to showcase its professional performance and commitment through the activities and enhance communication and understanding of the public on policing work.

     To mark the establishment of the Force on May 1, 1844, Hongkong Post will issue “Our Police Force” special stamps on April 30, 2019. The Force will also publish a commemorative book to introduce the history and development of the Force in the past 175 years, Ms Lau added.

     The Deputy Director of Hong Kong Police College, Mr Chan Man-tak, said that the Hong Kong Police Force 175th Anniversary Open Day will be held on January 12, 13, 19 and 20 at the Foundation Training School of the Police College at Wong Chuk Hang. Highlights of the event include parades staged by police elite teams and Studio ImmerXe – a 3D video featuring local history, establishment of the Force and major events over the past decades. A total of 12 000 admission tickets for the open day will be distributed at 15 locations across the territory on December 16.

     The Chief Superintendent of Police (Planning and Development), Mr Ho Wai-hong, said that the Police will organise open days at some police stations with Grade II or Grade III Historic Building status, including The Peak Police Station, Sham Shui Po Police Station and Cheung Chau Police Station. There will also be guided tours to Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery cum Heritage Trail Visitors Centre (previously the Ping Shan Police Station), Tai Po Junior Police Call Clubhouse (previously the Sheung Shui Police Station), Ta Kwu Ling Police Station and MacIntosh Fort. The activities aimed to enhance public understanding of police history and development, and foster police-community relations.

     For arrangements and details of the Hong Kong Police Force 175th Anniversary celebratory activities, please visit the Police Public Page.