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The Hong Kong police have inaugurated a new international academy aimed at training 1,000 officers annually, enhancing the city's collaborations with global law enforcement agencies. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the institution, describing it as an investment in collective security and a means to fortify Hong Kong's international ties.

The academy intends to train 1,000 police officers each year, with 200 originating from overseas law enforcement bodies. It will focus on areas such as strategic command, counterterrorism, crisis management, and criminal investigation. Lee also announced international forums for law enforcement leaders to deepen discussions on global security issues, including one scheduled for April featuring representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Belt and Road Initiative countries, and Middle Eastern nations.

These security threats, Lee emphasized, are intricate and often borderless, underscoring the academy's role in fostering cooperation among law enforcement agencies, including infrastructure, rules, procedural standards, and direct personnel collaboration. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming highlighted that the force's training college has evolved into a regional hub for professional police training, with the new academy building upon decades of operational experience and knowledge.

He added that the academy serves as a mutually beneficial platform, allowing for the exchange of expertise and experiences to collectively strengthen security efforts. The inaugural class will consist of 200 overseas officers, as the academy aims to meet its goal of training 1,000 officers annually. Law enforcement representatives from Cambodia and Saudi Arabia were among the attendees, signing memorandums of understanding with the academy.