Hong Kong International Academy of Policing opens today

The Hong Kong International Academy of Policing opens today.

Chief Executive John Lee delivers his opening speech, saying security challenges are increasingly complex, and strong international connectivity is vital to global security and prosperity.

Accordng to this year's policy address, the academy will deepen international police exchanges and will do so through training programmes, police leadership forum and other outreach initiatives.

The target is to train 1000 officers each year including about 200 overseas law enforcement personnel.

The Chief Executive, Secretary for Security Chris Tang and Commissioner of Police Joe Chow were among those attending the opening ceremony.

Astronaut Lai Ka-ying, a former Police Superintendent, also appeared at the beginning of the college's introductory video.

During the ceremony, a memorandum of understanding was signed with institutions including the Cambodian Police Academy.

Counter-terrorism exercises were also performed.

The Police Force established the college to enhance international policing cooperation through training, exchanges, and cross-border collaboration.