Hong Kong police chief vows tech boost including robot dogs, more drone patrols to tackle crime

Hong Kong police chief Joe Chow took the helm of the city’s 27,000-strong force in April 2025. In his first exclusive interview with the Post, Chow lays out his strategies to spearhead the force in tackling new challenges and meeting the public’s higher expectations. The police commissioner has also vowed to use more advanced technology to tackle the city’s crimes. He revealed that the force is testing the use of robot dogs at detention cells, and planning to expand drone patrols and install more surveillance cameras in the streets.