Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 493: Major Changes in the Police Force

Zhou Quan has just become a father, and even though the child has not yet been born, he has already gained a sense of maturity.

He used to shave his beard very neatly every day, but now he subconsciously grew it longer.

The brothers in the security department were the most impressed by Zhou Quan's changes.

In the past, although the boss of our company acted in a sophisticated way, he was always very sharp.

However, after the Spring Festival, the boss became more introverted.

It's like a jar of old wine that has been treasured for many years, mellow yet spicy.

However, many members of the security department are not clear about the reason for Zhou Quan's change.

Only Zhou Quan's trusted generals knew that their boss was about to become a father.

As for the elders in Zhou Quan's family, they learned the news on the second day of the New Year.

The fourth generation of the Li family is about to be born, which makes the entire Li Garden nervous.

The pillars of the family continued with their normal work as police officers, but kept the good news firmly in their hearts.

But the women in the family are different. They regard Ou Yongen as the core of the entire Li family.

Not to mention Zhou Quan, who is deeply valued and loved by the elders of the Li family, even old man Li Shutang's status has to be relegated to the back.

On the day of the Spring Festival, after the Li family learned the news that Ou Yongen was pregnant, they unanimously decided to let Zhou Quan and Ou Yongen move back to Li Garden.

The couple had no right to express any different opinions on this decision.

For the current Li family, ensuring the safe and smooth birth of the fourth generation is the top priority.

Time passed slowly as the elders of the Li family almost counted the days, and more than five months passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, the security environment in Hong Kong Island was relatively good.

Although there were minor disturbances, no serious or severe cases occurred.

At the very least, there has been no case that required Zhou Quan, the head of the security department, to personally command the entire security department to carry out an operation.

Since joining the police force, Zhou Quan has rarely had a long period of time without being directly involved in front-line operations.

For the vast majority of Hong Kong Island citizens, their lives have been peaceful and stable since the return.

However, among the upper class of Hong Kong Island, things have not been peaceful in the past few months.

The first major event after the Lunar New Year in 1998 was that the Hong Kong government once again made major adjustments to its organizational structure.

The Security Branch, which was originally under the Hong Kong government's Chief Secretary, was upgraded to the Security Bureau by Mr. Tung.

The Gazette issued by the Hong Kong government clearly stipulates that the Security Bureau is the parent agency of the vast majority of disciplined forces in Hong Kong Island.

Only the Independent Commission Against Corruption is very special and still reports directly to the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong government.

The dust has settled on the Security Bureau, which is a good thing for Zhou Quan.

Luk Minghua, who left the Hong Kong police force system after Hong Kong's return to China, has now been appointed as the Permanent Secretary for Security.

If nothing unexpected happens, Lu Minghua will be able to successfully take the position of Director of the Security Bureau within ten years.

Zhou Quan and Lu Minghua have a very deep friendship, which naturally strengthens Zhou Quan's network of contacts.

However, for Zhou Quan, Lu Minghua's promotion did not actually have a huge impact.

After all, Lu Minghua is only the third in command of the Security Bureau, and is not yet able to participate too much in the internal affairs of the police force. After the Security Bureau is successfully upgraded, the things that can really affect Zhou Quan are actually another aspect.

That is the implementation of the National Security Act. After the establishment of the Security Bureau, it has completely entered the stage of implementation.

After many studies and discussions between the Hong Kong government and the motherland, it was finally decided to establish a national security department within the Hong Kong Police Force in accordance with laws and regulations.

This department undoubtedly falls on the security department of the police force.

On August 1st, which was the Army Day of our motherland, the National Security Act was fully implemented.

This day holds great significance for Zhou Quan.

Regarding public affairs, the police force will hold a full management meeting today.

Most importantly, this meeting not only includes the entire management of the police force, but also many bigwigs in Hong Kong Island will be present.

Chief Executive Mr. Tung and the heads of the three secretaries are all included.

Its main goal is to thoroughly determine the department within the Hong Kong Police Force that is responsible for maintaining national security, as stipulated in the National Security Law, and the head of this department.

Personally, Au Wing-yan's due date is between late July and early August.

In the early morning of August 1st, Ou Yongen was sent to the hospital delivery room to give birth under the protection of Zhou Quan's aunt and uncle.

Logically speaking, as a husband, Zhou Quan should be with Ou Yongen at this critical moment.

But today's police force management meeting is very important, and Zhou Quan simply cannot take leave to be absent.

With mixed emotions including nervousness and excitement, Zhou Quan sat at the top seat of the police force's chief superintendent, quietly listening to the announcements from the bigwigs above.

"In accordance with Article 16 of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region National Security Law, the Security Department of the Police Force will be reorganized into the National Security Department."

The Hong Kong government's Chief Attorney General personally read out the entire content of the National Security Bill and formally announced a major decision that would affect the entire internal structure of the police force.

"Next, please allow Police Commissioner Xu Sir to announce the personnel appointments of the National Security Department."

After the Attorney General took his seat, the top police officer slowly stood up from the last seat on the podium, holding a folder.

According to the organizational structure of the Hong Kong government, although this is the police force’s home ground, the position of the boss is ranked last.

The boss, Sir Xu, quickly swept his gaze across the police management personnel below and finally settled on Zhou Quan.

"After discussion by the Hong Kong government's National Security Committee, the former head of the police force's security department, Chief Superintendent of the police force, Chow Kuen, was promoted."

He slowly opened the folder in his hand and solemnly read out the most influential personnel appointments within the police force since the return.

"He is the head of the National Security Department of the police force, with the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police."

Due to the implementation of the National Security Act, an additional seat has been added to the existing position of Assistant Commissioner within the police force.

As the drafter and proposer of the National Security Bill.

Riding the wave of the general trend, Zhou Quan officially became the head of the National Security Bureau.

The SAR Bauhinia flower on his shoulder will soon be replaced with two brand new crossed batons, and he will completely become part of the core management of the police force.

"Now please invite Assistant Director Zhou Quan to come to the stage to accept the title from the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Government."

As Mr. Xu finished his words, the entire venue instantly erupted in warm applause.

Facing the attention of the big guys above and his colleagues below, Zhou Quan slowly stood up and strode towards the podium with his head held high.

(End of this chapter)