The National Police Agency (NPA) announced today (May 10) the names of 31 newly appointed prospective precinct chiefs. Those selected possess extensive experience in both administrative and field roles, as well as strong professional competence. Upon completing their training, they will be successively assigned to lead precincts under various county and city police departments, injecting new energy into police leadership.

Candidates for this position were required to have completed the Police Senior Officer Training Class and held critical field positions, with exceptional performance endorsed by their respective department heads. A total of 77 individuals registered for the selection process. To identify and promote outstanding police talent and cultivate competent precinct chiefs, the NPA conducted a comprehensive evaluation based on candidates' career experience, job performance, intelligence, analytical skills, and overall demeanor and communication abilities. The goal is to select the most outstanding police leaders capable of providing exceptional service to public safety.

Many promising young officers, aged around 44.4 years on average, were promoted through the selection process. It also emphasized both professionalism and diversity. Among those appointed were two female prospective precinct chiefs (Lai Kai-Chun and Hsu Chun-Ching), one Indigenous candidate (Liu Chih-Hao), and one candidate with a Ph.D. in chemical engineering (Ho Yen-Cheng). Several of the appointees are also current mid-level leaders within municipal or county (city) police departments. These individuals are expected to become key pillars of police leadership in the future. In addition to contributing professional expertise, the female appointees bring a warm yet resolute strength to police work and the broader social environment.