Aspiring university students are set to be enlightened by their alumni serving in the Police Force under the Police Mentorship Programme.

The scheme sees about 100 students in the second year of their studies in local universities becoming mentees of selected police officers who are graduates of the same institutes.

About 30 serving officers at the Inspectorate rank and above from different formations are appointed as mentors.

Mentors to coach students in their spare time

Each mentor will make use of his or her spare time to coach three to four students, in the year to come, in areas ranging from enhancing interpersonal skills, continuous learning and choosing a career. The move is an effort to broaden the students' horizons and better equip them to join the workforce.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Police Director of Personnel & Training Foo Tsun-kong said the project is a good opportunity for officers to contribute to their alma mater and society by sharing their experience with the younger generation.

Programme helps Police attract new recruits

Mentors will also help the Police Force attract high calibre university students to join the Police Force upon graduation, Mr Foo added.