Royal Hong Kong Policeman On The Street, Hong Kong, All Our Yesterdays--single figure
$49.00
Item Number: HKY023
Royal Hong Kong Policeman On The Street, Hong Kong, All Our Yesterdays
Because of its relatively small size and compactness, Hong Kong has no major requirement for large fleets of squad cars manned by one or two officers. Instead, substantial numbers of officers can be seen patrolling the city's many streets on foot, usually in groups of two or occasionally three. This ensures a regular police presence on most of the city's streets, day and night.
Should additional resources and manpower be required, mobile vehicle patrols can be called upon. The vast majority of Hong Kong's residents appreciate the regular presence of the ordinary policeman 'on the beat' in their neighbourhoods keeping them and their streets safe.
ON THE BEAT IN HONGKONG
Among the many great delights of living and working in th great city of Hong Kong for almost 50 years (47 to be exact) is being able to tell overseas visitors and tourists how clean and safe it is to walk around it, day or night . Certainly, a lot safer and cleaner than many great cities in Europe or in the U.S..
One of the main reasons for this safe street environment is the very visible but not intrusive presence of patrolling police officers on foot and on the beat.
Today, the Hong Kong Police numbers about 34,000 men and women, mostly regular but including around 4.000 part-time Auxiliaries.
Throughout its long history, the Force has been serving the people of Hong Kong in good times and bad while weathering storms, typhoons, and all kinds of trials and tribulations in both colonial and more recent times.
These latest Royal Hong Kong Police figures go back to the mid-late 1960s when the then British Colony was going through a period of rapid change and tumultuous times in the city. In 1969, as peace and law & order returned, the Police Force was granted the ‘Royal’ for their steadfast loyalty and support throughout the civil disturbances
As can be seen here, the uniforms shown are typical of the British Colonial style of the post World War Two era. All three figures are wearing their ‘Summer’ uniforms with ‘Shorts’ and long socks.
released in DECEMBER 2024.