# Recognition of Hanoi Police Director Nguyễn Thanh Tùng > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-hanoi-police-director-nguyn-thanh-tng > Updated: 2026-10-09T09:27:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Lieutenant General Nguyễn Thanh Tùng, Director of the Hanoi Police, has been named one of nine recipients of the ‘Elite Capital Citizen’ title for 2026. His career includes over 30 years of service within the Hanoi Police force, having held various positions across several districts. Following his appointment as Director in March 2025, Tùng has focused on modernizing command methods, strengthening discipline, and implementing digital transformation initiatives such as ‘Hanoi Smart Police.’ In addition to the ‘Elite Capital Citizen’ recognition, Tùng was awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces in April 2026 for his achievements in crime prevention and control. His leadership has involved managing investigations into serious criminal, economic, corruption, and high-tech crimes, as well as utilizing technologies like unmanned aerial vehicles for security monitoring. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Nguyen Thanh Tung honored for 30-year career in Hanoi Police Hanoi Police Director Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Tung has been named for the “Elite Capital Citizen” title and honored as a Hero of the People's Armed Forces for his 30-year career. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nguyen-thanh-tung-honored-for-30-year-career-in-hanoi-police ### 2026-10-08: Hanoi Police Director Nguyễn Thanh Tùng named Elite Capital Citizen Hanoi Police Director Lieutenant General Nguyễn Thanh Tùng has been named an ‘Elite Capital Citizen’ for 2026, recognizing his leadership in crime prevention and digital security initiatives. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-police-director-nguyn-thanh-tng-named-elite-capital-citizen --- Cite as: Recognition of Hanoi Police Director Nguyễn Thanh Tùng. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-hanoi-police-director-nguyn-thanh-tng