Hong Kong police honour fallen officer whose case reshaped tactics
Hong Kong police marked Police Remembrance Day with Commissioner Monday Ming paying tribute to officers who died on duty. He highlighted Senior Inspector Chu Chun-kwok, attacked in 2005 and dying in September, whose case led to fundamental reforms in police operational tactics and protective gear.
Hong Kong police held their annual Police Remembrance Day ceremony at the force's headquarters in Wan Chai on 6 November. Commissioner Monday Ming, together with Auxiliary Police Commander Leung Sai-kwong and representatives from major police and auxiliary units, attended the event to honour officers who had died while on duty over the years.
In his address, Commissioner Ming said the fallen officers had given their precious lives for Hong Kong's safety and stability, fully embodying the force's core values of “Loyalty, Courage and Community”. He described them as role models for every officer.
Commissioner Ming specifically highlighted the case of Senior Inspector Chu Chun-kwok, who was on duty in Cheung Sha Wan in 2005 when he was attacked while stopping a suspicious person. Despite bleeding heavily, Chu continued to chase the knife-wielding suspect until he collapsed from blood loss. He remained hospitalised until his death this September.
Even after his departure, Commissioner Ming said, Chu had brought about fundamental changes and lasting impact on the force's operational tactics and protective equipment, which continue to safeguard officers today.
The commissioner said the deeds of fallen officers demonstrated their commitment to defending society and the safety of people's lives and property. Their examples, he added, had driven the force to continuously reform and improve, helping Hong Kong police remain one of the world's finest law enforcement agencies.
After his speech, Commissioner Ming led a two-minute silence. Representatives then laid wreaths in turn.