as Commissioner of Police on 15 January 2007. He began a year of paid leave until January 2008. He has stated on an RTHK interview that he will no longer work for a salary after his retirement and intends to spend more time with his family and promoting local sports in Hong Kong. Awards 1975 – Commanding Officer's Commendation 1977 – Commanding Officer's Commendation 1990 – Colonial Police Long Service Medal 1994 – Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service 1997 – Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service 1997 – Hong Kong Police Long Service Medal with First Clasp 1998 – Chief Executive's Commendation 2002 – Hong Kong Police Long Service Medal with Second Clasp 2004 – Honorary Fellowship, Chinese University of Hong Kong 2005 – Hong Kong Police Long Service Medal with Third Clasp 2007 – Gold Bauhinia Star References Hong Kong Police commissioners Government officials of Hong Kong 1950 births Living people Hong Kong civil servants Alumni of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Recipients of the Colonial Police Medal Hong Kong recipients of the Queen's Police Medal