Rotarians served as Commandants of Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force

The Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force (HKAPF), formed in 1959 by merging the Police Reserve and Special Constabulary, acts as a volunteer reserve aiding the Hong Kong Police in security and emergencies. Its roots trace back to 1914 wartime volunteer units, evolving through significant events including World Wars, post-war unrest, and the 1967 riots. It was granted the “Royal” title in 1969, which was removed after the 1997 handover. Three notable Rotarians served as commandants: Ts’o Seen-Wan (Honorary Commissioner, 1920–1939), Archibald John Chan Tai-Wing (1987–1996), and Peter Chau Cham-Chiu (1996–2001). Their leadership was pivotal in the Force’s growth and integration with regular police. Today, the HKAPF comprises about 3,400 part-time officers from varied civilian backgrounds, continuing its vital role in Hong Kong’s public safety.

A Força Policial Auxiliar de Hong Kong (HKAPF), formada em 1959 pela fusão da Polícia Reservada e da Constabularia Especial, atua como reserva voluntária auxiliando a polícia de Hong Kong em segurança e emergências. Suas origens remontam a unidades voluntárias da Primeira Guerra Mundial em 1914, evoluindo através de eventos importantes como as Guerras Mundiais, agitações pós-guerra e os distúrbios de 1967. Recebeu o título “Royal” em 1969, removido após a transferência de soberania em 1997. Três rotarianos notáveis serviram como comandantes: Ts’o Seen-Wan (Comissário Honorário, 1920–1939), Archibald John Chan Tai-Wing (1987–1996) e Peter Chau Cham-Chiu (1996–2001). A liderança deles foi crucial para o crescimento e integração da força com a polícia regular. Atualmente, a HKAPF conta com cerca de 3.400 oficiais temporários de diversas origens civis, mantendo seu papel essencial na segurança pública de Hong Kong.

香港辅警队（HKAPF）于1959年由警察预备队与特别警察合并成立，作为志愿后备力量协助香港警察应对治安和紧急情况。其起源可追溯至1914年战时志愿单位，经历两次世界大战、战后骚乱及1967年暴动等重大历史事件。1969年获授“皇家”称号，1997年主权移交后该称号被取消。三位著名扶轮社会员曾担任队长，分别是曹善文（名誉专员，1920–1939年）、陈大荣（1987–1996年）及周湛超（1996–2001年）。他们的领导推动了辅警队的发展与与正规警察的融合。现时，辅警队拥有约3400名来自各行各业的兼职警员，继续在香港公共安全中发挥重要作用。