RHKP

RHKP stands for Royal Hong Kong Police, the police force of British Hong Kong from its establishment in 1844 until the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. It originated as the Hong Kong Police Force, formed by the colonial government to maintain public order and enforce laws. In 1934, it was granted the Royal prefix, becoming the Royal Hong Kong Police. The force was organized under a Commissioner and included divisions such as uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, and port and marine policing. It operated to protect the colonial administration, maintain public order, and respond to civil unrest and organized crime. Its jurisdiction covered the Crown Colony of Hong Kong, including the New Territories, Kowloon, and Hong Kong Island.

During its existence, the RHKP underwent reforms and modernization efforts aimed at professionalization, improved training, and addressing issues of corruption and community relations. Notable events in its history include the 1967 Hong Kong riots, after which law and order measures were intensified and police powers expanded, alongside ongoing modernization efforts in the late 20th century.

Following the handover of Hong Kong in 1997 and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Royal Hong Kong Police was renamed the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), dropping the Royal prefix to align with the new administration. The HKPF continues to serve as the primary law enforcement agency in Hong Kong, handling public safety, crime prevention, traffic control, and border security.