There have been changes in the senior personnel of the police force. The "Public Relations Division", which is in charge of the police's communications and image, was upgraded to the "Public Relations Wing" earlier. The experienced Assistant Commissioner (Security) Chen Dong took over, and the two have started handover work. Chen Dong will also approach the public as Assistant Commissioner (Public Relations) in the short term. It is reported that Guo Jiaquan will be transferred to Hong Kong Island Commander.
It is understood that Guo Jiaquan (right), the head of the Public Relations Department, will hand over the baton, and Assistant Commissioner (Security) Chen Dong (left), who has extensive experience in security and counter-terrorism, will take over. )
Chen Dong has dealt with "mysterious" work involving intelligence and security for many years and has rich anti-terrorism experience
Assistant Commissioner Chen Tung has been dealing with "mysterious" intelligence and security work for many years, and rarely makes public appearances. He joined the Police Force as an inspector in 1996 and has been stationed in various frontline and headquarters units. Special Duty Team, Assistant Divisional Commander, Criminal Intelligence Branch and Security Wing, etc.
After being promoted to Superintendent, Chen Dong was seconded to the Security Bureau from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure as Senior Superintendent, he served as Deputy Commander of the Boundary Police District and Head of the Liaison Division. After being promoted to Chief Superintendent in 2018, he successively took charge of drug investigations. Branch and the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau.
In 2020, Chen Dong was promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police and Head of Security Division, responsible for a number of security-related matters, including protecting dignitaries, preventing and dealing with terrorist activities, and coordinating security work.
The Public Relations Department was formerly known as the Public Relations Division. Guo Jiaquan and Chen Dong have already started the handover work. Chen Dong will be in contact with the public as Assistant Director (Public Relations) in the short term. (File photo)
Kwok Ka-quan will be transferred to the commander of the Hong Kong Island Region
As for Guo Jiaquan, who joined the Hong Kong Police Force in 1998, he served as frontline commander, mobile unit, security intelligence, personnel management and public relations, etc., and was seconded to the Australian Police Management College as an instructor for one year in 2014.
He was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 2016 and served as the Airport Police District Commander. Two years later, he was promoted to Chief Superintendent. He successively served in the Conditions of Service and Disciplinary Branch of the Personnel Department and the Police Public Relations Branch. In March this year, he was promoted to Assistant to the Police Force Director.
Kwok Ka-quan of the Police Public Relations Division will be promoted to Assistant Commissioner (Special Duties) (Support) in March 2022.
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As for Guo Jiaquan, who joined the Hong Kong Police Force in 1998, he served as frontline commander, mobile unit, security intelligence, personnel management and public relations, etc., and was seconded to the Australian Police Management College as an instructor for one year in 2014.
He was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 2016 and served as the Airport Police District Commander. Two years later, he was promoted to Chief Superintendent. He successively served in the Conditions of Service and Disciplinary Branch of the Personnel Department and the Police Public Relations Branch. In March this year, he was promoted to Assistant to the Police Force Director.
The Public Relations Division, formerly known as the Public Relations Division, was established in 2022 and is subordinate to the Operations Division of the Hong Kong Police Force. It actively consolidates the good image of the Police Force through liaison with the community and the media, and enables the public to maintain a high degree of confidence in law and order.
Kwok Ka-quan is promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police Public Relations Division to lead the deployment of the PR department for the return celebration