Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Wednesday that the newly founded Hong Kong International Academy of Policing will enhance global law enforcement collaboration to tackle cross-border and transnational security threats.
Addressing attendees at the academy’s opening ceremony, Lee stressed that robust international connections are vital for sustaining global security and economic prosperity. He noted that both the Hong Kong Police Force and the academy are dedicated to broadening international partnerships through leadership cultivation, specialized instruction, and police exchanges.
Lee added that the institution will solidify Hong Kong’s global networks while bolstering its standing as a "super connector" and "super value-adder."
This launch directly reflects the objectives outlined in this year's Policy Address, which called for expanded international police cooperation via training initiatives, conferences, and collaborative outreach.
The academy plans to deliver training to approximately 1,000 local police officers and 200 international law enforcement officers annually.
Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming highlighted that the Police College has successfully transitioned in recent years from a domestic training facility into a regional hub for advanced police education. Chow expressed his vision for the new academy to grow into a premier international platform for law enforcement dialogue, professional development, and strategic cooperation.