Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

To strengthen police officers' professional ethics and promote the concepts of clean governance and legal compliance, the Taipei City Government hosted the "Police and Ethics: Honoring the Legacy" Cross-Sector Summit Forum today (the 24th) at the NCCU Center for Public and Business Administration Education (CPBAE). The event brought together top scholars, experts, and practitioners for an in-depth exchange, with about 300 police and government ethics personnel in attendance. Through cross-sector dialogue and case studies, the forum aims to help officers deepen their professional ethics, maintain integrity, and strictly follow the law—ultimately building a "clean capital" defined by professional trust and clean governance.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the event, first expressing his deep respect for the police officers who stand fast at their posts to protect citizens, as well as the government ethics personnel who maintain a clean administrative system. He encouraged the officers, who bear the heavy responsibility of enforcing the law, serving, and protecting the public, to uphold their professionalism and core value of integrity. Mayor Chiang emphasized the need to hold the line on clean conduct and act according to the law even in complex operational environments, achieving a culture of "clean policing and transparent discipline."

National Police Agency Director-General Chang Jung-hsing also delivered remarks, stressing that "the police are the embodiment of justice." He hopes this cross-sector exchange will reignite officers' original passion for joining the force, foster deep self-discipline, and shape an outstanding, clean, and professional image for the police. Meanwhile, Deputy Director-General Lin Chao-hung of the Agency Against Corruption pointed out that the police are a vital foundation for social stability and prosperity, making clean governance within police departments absolutely critical. He expressed his hope that this forum, starting from the perspective of corruption prevention, will work hand-in-hand with police agencies to help officers accurately identify potential ethical risks amid complex social environments and various temptations.

Co-hosted by the Department of Government Ethics and the Taipei City Police Department, the forum focused on three main topics:

(1) Clean Policing: The Guiding Role of Professional Ethics in Complex Environments

(2) Law Enforcement Boundaries and Career Protection: Distinguishing Between Illegal Profiteering and Providing Public Convenience

(3) Digital Safety Net: The Evolution of Police Information Security and Career Risk Prevention

The event featured keynote presentations from Professor Chou Su-hsien (Graduate School of Criminology, National Taipei University), Division Chief Teng Yuan (Agency Against Corruption, Ministry of Justice), and Associate Professor Wu Szu-chien (Department of Public Policy and Management, Central Police University). Together with several experts, scholars, and city representatives, they used practical cases to guide officers in reflecting on the importance of police ethics and legal compliance. The sessions provided practical guidance to help officers reinforce their ethical thinking and actions of integrity when facing temptations or workplace dilemmas.

Wrapping up the event, Commissioner Wu Tsang-fu of the Department of Government Ethics concluded that clean policing is a cornerstone of urban governance. Moving forward, the department will continue to assist the city government team in building a safe, transparent, and trustworthy city. By protecting citizens with professionalism and safeguarding the future with integrity, this unwavering commitment will serve as the driving force propelling Taipei steadily forward.