The Commissioner of Police heads the Hong Kong Police Force and, in accordance with Section 4 of the Police Force Ordinance, reports to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong and the Security Bureau.

As of June 2021, the current commissioner is Raymond Siu Chak-Yee, appointed by the State Council of China.

[1] Commissioners of Police currently are mandated to retire before they reach the age of 58, but may be extended upon exceptional circumstances.

[2] Early heads were often military officers or had previous policing experience in the United Kingdom or other British colonies.

[citation needed] Many joined the Force in senior command postings before their promotions.