The Hong Kong International Academy of Policing opened on 11 November, with Chief Executive John Lee setting out a target of training about 1,000 officers each year, including about 200 from overseas. He said the academy would deepen international policing exchanges through training, leadership forums and outreach.
More than 20 major international training programmes and forums are planned by the end of 2027. One, ConvergeHK, is expected to bring police leaders from ASEAN, Belt and Road and Middle Eastern countries together in April 2027 to discuss shared security challenges.
Lee cited cybercrime, financial fraud and terrorism as increasingly complex, cross-border challenges. He said no jurisdiction could address them alone and described international cooperation as vital to global security and prosperity.
The academy is based within the Hong Kong Police College in Wong Chuk Hang and will share its premises. Reported facilities include smart classrooms, seminar spaces and a venue for practical demonstrations.
It has signed cooperation memoranda with two institutions, one from Cambodia and one from Saudi Arabia.