Police Groups Slam CUHK Head Over Stance

Four police officers' associations have written an open letter to Chinese University chief Rocky Tuan, criticising his management.

The letter, jointly issued on Wednesday by the Superintendents' Association, the Hong Kong Police Inspectors' Association, the Overseas Inspectors' Association and the Junior Police Officers' Association, questioned why Tuan had not questioned students' claims of police abuse in his open letter last week, when he pledged to condemn the force for any "proven case" of brutality.

They also said it was deeply regretful that Tuan had made no mention of the serious offences in which the students were allegedly involved.

The criticism follows last week's announcement by Tuan, that he would call on the Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, to initiate an independent investigation into allegations of abuse and misconduct made by some his students against the police force.

Tuan said the government must address these demands, as “only the truth can bring justice to all".

Tuan hosted an emotional and chaotic meeting with CUHK students, staff and alumni last week - followed by a two-hour closed-door conversation with students, some of whom had been arrested during the last four months of anti-government protests.

The police groups also questioned whether Tuan understood the rule of law, criticising him for making the "ridiculous" suggestion of initiating an independent investigation of the police.