Police chief Chris Tang Ping-keung said the force would appeal for a High Court's verdict that ruled officers must display their identification numbers. The police would file an appeal against a court verdict which ruled that allowing officers to go on duty without displaying a unique identification violates a human rights bill, Police Commissioner Christ Tang Ping-keung said. The force would stop using operational call signs to identify officers until the legal procedures are completed. Tang told the press this morning that he respects the court's verdict, but the force has decided to appeal after discussions with the Department of Justice. He stressed operational call signs, used to replace officers' identification numbers and prevent doxxing, are unique and identifiable.

Source: The Standard November 21, 2020 05:03 UTC