Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held its inaugural Ethics Governance Roundtable in Hong Kong today (November 12), with participation from INTERPOL, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and representatives from various countries. The Roundtable featured in-depth discussions on ethics governance including personal financial risk management strategies, achieving fruitful outcomes.
During the Roundtable, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management) Mr CHAN Joon-sun led the HKPF representatives in a series of discussions with the INTERPOL’s delegation led by Mr Eugênio RICAS, the Director of the Officer of Internal Oversight, representatives from the ICAC led by Mr YAU Shu-chun, consuls and liaison officers based in Hong Kong representing Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, Netherlands, Philippines, Thailand and United States.
Participants shared the frameworks and measures to enhance ethical awareness and fostering a mindset of financial prudence among officers within their organisation and also exchanged best practices. In face of emerging challenge in pursuing ethics governance, the participants reached a consensus to shape the future of ethical policing through strengthened cross-boundary coordination, collaboration, and a collective commitment among international agencies.
Mr Chan remarked that police mandates are not only granted by law, but built by the trust of the people being served. In a world of increasing complexity, trust cannot be assumed, it must be earned every single day through actions, transparency and accountability.
Mr Eugênio RICAS, Director of the Office of Internal Oversight of INTERPOL expressed his appreciation to the HKPF for providing an international platform that facilitates cross-border dialogue and cooperation. He noted that the Roundtable demonstrated HK’s proactive role as a key hub for international policing collaboration. Consuls and liaison officers from various countries, including Ms Yuliana Ratih DAMAYANTI, Consul of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong, Mr Adnane MAKRANI, liaison officer of the Netherlands and co-ordinator of the Foreign Law Enforcement Community, and Mr Jarupatra RATTANASERI, Consul of Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong — also remarked that the discussions offered new insights into the interrelationship between ethics governance and financial prudence.
The HKPF will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” through various international policing platforms, including INTERPOL, to further strengthen collaboration with law enforcement agencies across different countries and regions, working together to safeguard global and regional security. Meanwhile, the HKPF remains steadfast in upholding integrity as the cornerstone of law enforcement and in preserving public trust as the foundation of organisational excellence. The HKPF is committed to continuous improvement and professionalism, ensuring the city’s long-term stability and prosperity.