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Education
Skills
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Role / Duties
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Awards
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Rupert Dover

Sai Kung,Hong Kong

Summary

A dedicated security professional with over 35 years of law enforcement experience in the Hong Kong Police, the last eight of which were in a Directorate position. Exceptional leadership, managerial and organisational skills, bringing a forward-thinking and articulate approach.

Since leaving the Government sector, I am relishing the opportunity to adapt and enhance my skillset to best contribute in the corporate environment, often operating in challenging locations under considerable pressure.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Security Consultant

Asia-Pacific
2024.02 - Current

Assistant Commissioner

Hong Kong Police
2020.02 - 2024.01

Chief Superintendent

Hong Kong Police
2016.03 - 2020.02

Senior Superintendent

Hong Kong Police
2013.04 - 2016.03

Superintendent

Hong Kong Police
2007.10 - 2013.04

Chief Inspector

Hong Kong Police
1997.10 - 2007.10

Inspector

Royal Hong Kong Police
1988.10 - 1997.10

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and Archaeology

University of Manchester
Manchester, UK
10/1985 - 06/1988

A-levels and O-levels

Bedford, UK
09/1980 - 06/1985

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Security planning
  • Leadership
  • Operational command
  • Training and development

Languages

English
Native
Cantonese
Intermediate

Role / Duties

Directorate levels police posts required effective strategic planning, solid leadership, sound policy innovation and implementation, efficient change management and detailed human resource  planning. Specialities included risk assessment, large-scale operational planning and command, public order, counter terrorism, aviation security, venue security and dignitary protection.

Current security consultant role is primarily focused on Executive Protection - risk assessment, advance preparatory work and field deployment. Often operating across Asia-Pacific in challenging environments, a high degree of tact, initiative and decisiveness are essential.

Associated Training

Directorate Development Training - 2021 & 2017

Advanced Incident Command Course – 2017

National Public Order Silver Command Course (UK) – 2017

INSEAD Leading for Results - 2015

Senior Command Course – 2009

Internal Security Course – 2006

Counter Terrorism Course – 2003

Airline Security Course - 2002

Dignitary Protection Course - 1997

Intermediate Command Course – 1996

Student Instructors Course – 1993

Junior Command Course - 1992

Additional attachments / duty visits to various Police Forces and Agencies (UK, Netherlands, Australia and Israel)

Awards

Hong Kong Police Medal for Distinguished Service – 2022

Hong Kong Police – Long Service Medal (3rd clasp) - 2021

Chief Executive's Commendation for Public Service -2020 & 2016

Commanding Officer's Commendation – 2013, 2007, 2006 & 1996

Timeline

Security Consultant

2024.02 - Current

Assistant Commissioner

Hong Kong Police
2020.02 - 2024.01

Chief Superintendent

Hong Kong Police
2016.03 - 2020.02

Senior Superintendent

Hong Kong Police
2013.04 - 2016.03

Superintendent

Hong Kong Police
2007.10 - 2013.04

Chief Inspector

Hong Kong Police
1997.10 - 2007.10

Inspector

Royal Hong Kong Police
1988.10 - 1997.10

Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and Archaeology

University of Manchester
10/1985 - 06/1988

A-levels and O-levels

09/1980 - 06/1985
Rupert Dover