Barrister and Statistician Join Auxiliary Police to Serve Community
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Summary
The Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force conducted its passing-out parade on August 15 (Saturday), marking the graduation of 204 trainees (136 males, 68 females) representing diverse professions including barristers, civil servants, engineers, teachers, financial professionals, and interior designers. Among the graduates are barrister Michelle Yau Chi-kwan and government statistician Jason Wu Haijun, who shared their motivations for joining the auxiliary force in 2025 and how their professional backgrounds complement their new roles in community service.
Key Points
- Michelle Yau Chi-kwan graduated from law bachelor programs and obtained legal professional certificates to become a practicing barrister handling criminal and civil litigation
- Yau is also a Hong Kong Accredited Mediator and member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, viewing law and law enforcement as complementary aspects of the same profession
- Jason Wu Haijun, 30, works as a government statistician specializing in big data analysis and AI projects, seeking to gain frontline community service experience
- The auxiliary police basic training requires 370 hours, with graduates needing to complete at least 208 service hours annually, achievable through approximately two shifts per month
- Wu was a trainee in the third batch of the 2025 auxiliary police course, which received new Type 98A semi-automatic pistols to replace the traditional .38 caliber revolvers
Why It Matters
The diverse professional backgrounds of auxiliary police recruits demonstrate how Hong Kong's civil servants and white-collar workers are increasingly contributing to community safety beyond their primary careers, while gaining valuable perspectives that enhance both their main professions and public service capabilities .
The diverse professional backgrounds of auxiliary police recruits demonstrate how Hong Kong's civil servants and white-collar workers are increasingly contributing to community safety beyond their primary careers, while gaining valuable perspectives that enhance both their main professions and public service capabilities .