‘Hidden dangers lurk in every corner’: Nat. security chief tells new police recruits to root out threats early
Hong Kong police must remain vigilant against national security risks and root out threats at the earliest stages, the city’s police chief has told new recruits to the force. “Oftentimes, hidden dangers lurk in every corner of our communities,” national security police chief Andrew Kan warned in Cantonese at a passing-out parade for 17 probationary […]
Hong Kong police have warned new recruits to remain vigilant against national security threats, emphasizing that dangers can be found "everywhere" in the city. Speaking at a passing-out parade, Police Chief Andrew Kan told 17 probationary officers and 110 recruit constables that "national security challenges have become more invisible." He cautioned them to stay alert for "external forces," "soft resistance," and "ideological infiltration" during their patrols.
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow echoed Kan's warning after the sentencing of three Tiananmen vigil organizers, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, and Albert Ho. Chow noted that while the overall social atmosphere may appear peaceful, there are often "undercurrents everywhere." He cautioned that a small number of individuals may try to incite hatred and urged the police to evaluate factors such as public safety and national security risks before approving demonstrations.
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