Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force

The Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force (HKAPF) comprises volunteers
from all walks of life and has a proud history dating from its
establishment in 1914. At the end of the year, the strength of the Force
stood at 5 455 of whom 10.87 per cent were female.

Traditionally, the main function of the Force was to provide a trained
manpower reserve in internal security situations and civil emergencies. It
also took part in crowd management at festivals and large-scale events.
In the early 1970s public disquiet at a deteriorating crime situation and
difficulties in maintaining the regular Force's strength led to an expanded
role for the HKAPF in supplementing regular officers on 'watch and ward'
duties. These duties include crime prevention, crowd control, traffic
control, operational duties, communication and community relation.
Between January and September, the average daily turnout was 644
officers. The rate was reduced to 538 officers from October 1, in the
light of improvements in the operational strength of the regular Force.

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