Dick Lee Ming-kwai is a retired Hong Kong law enforcement administrator who formerly served as the Commissioner of Police of Hong Kong from 2003 to 2007.
17 Facts About Lee Ming-kwai
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Lee Ming-kwai served as an inspector in both uniform branches and CID in various police divisions in Hong Kong.
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Lee Ming-kwai was promoted to Chief Superintendent in 1992 and was the district commander of Wan Chai.
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In 1995, Lee Ming-kwai was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
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Lee Ming-kwai was in charge of the security of the Handover Ceremony in 1997.
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Lee Ming-kwai became well known for ordering the playing of Beethoven's 5th Symphony over a PA system to cover the noise of protesters at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Lee Ming-kwai received a commendation from the Chief Executive of the HKSAR for his efforts during the handover period.
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Lee Ming-kwai was promoted to Senior Assistant Commissioner in 1998 and Deputy Commissioner in 2001.
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Lee Ming-kwai is the first Chinese Commissioner of Police with a university degree.
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Lee Ming-kwai was well received by both the rank and file and senior officers of the police force.
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Lee Ming-kwai had a reputation for being an operational commissioner, frequently visiting frontline units and participating in raids on vice premises.
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Lee Ming-kwai personally visited the scene of the fatal shooting of a police officer by another in Tsim Sha Tsui in the small hours of 17 March 2006.
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Lee Ming-kwai's handling of militant Korean protesters during the 6th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in December 2006 earned him local and international acclaim.
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Lee Ming-kwai is related to former police commissioner Eddie Hui through marriage.
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Lee Ming-kwai formally retired as Commissioner of Police on 15 January 2007.
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Lee Ming-kwai began a year of paid leave until January 2008.
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Lee Ming-kwai has stated on an RTHK interview that he will no longer work for a salary after his retirement and intends to spend more time with his family and promoting local sports in Hong Kong.