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National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day (with photos)
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     To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development (ISITD) held an open day today (April 12), drawing the participation of over 4 000 citizens. The open day featured a range of activities, including introduction and demonstrations of the daily work of the Immigration Department (ImmD), exhibitions, guided tours and booth games, with the aim to raise public awareness of national security and strengthen their sense of national identity through interactive experiences, while highlighting the ImmD's values and mission in defending against national security risks and firmly guarding the country's southern gateway. 

     Various thematic exhibitions and booth games were set up to introduce the public to the ImmD's technologies used in detecting suspicious documents, counter-terrorism work, management work of detention centre and tactical equipment, etc. Members of the public could also try out training facilities, such as the mock immigration clearance hall and mock court room, to better understand how the ImmD has been leveraging the work of effective immigration control, thereby safeguarding national security and ensuring the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.

     In addition, the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps (IDYL) also set up an interactive booth, where IDYL members crafted panda and golden snub-nosed monkeys dough figurine for the members of the public on site, aiming to drawn public attention to endangered animal species while promoting the concept of ecological security and its importance to members of the public in a lively and interesting way.

     The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung attended the open day. Accompanied by directorate officers of the ImmD, they toured the exhibition booths, interacted with the public, and encouraged members of the Immigration Service to remain dedicated and steadfast in upholding national security.

     The open day offered an array of splendid programmes, including a musical performance by the Immigration Band and a Chinese-style foot drill demonstration by the Departmental Contingent. Holding flags printed with the five essential elements of the holistic approach to national security, the Departmental Contingent formed the shape of a shield, symbolising the logo of the National Security Education Day, as well as demonstrating the ImmD's concerted efforts to safeguard the sovereignty, security and development interests of our nation. Afterwards, the Emergency Response Team of the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre demonstrated how to handle emergencies and quell disturbances professionally and promptly with the use of various firearms and anti-riot equipment, showcasing the ImmD's capabilities to deal with incidents endangering public security and its commitment to maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. Also, there was a demonstration session of the ImmD's vehicles at the open day, introducing the multi-purpose vehicle of ImmD's Enforcement Division and the mobile identification tactical unit to members of the public, so as to help them to learn more about the ImmD's work in preventing and defending against national security risks.
 
Ends/Saturday, April 12, 2025
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To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (centre), accompanied by directorate officers of the Immigration Department, taking a group photo with members of the Immigration Service participating in the event.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (third left), accompanied by the Director of Immigration, Mr Kwok Joon-fung, Benson (fourth right), visiting an exhibition booth.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung (fifth left), visiting an exhibition booth and interacting with the public.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows members of the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps introducing ecological security to members of the public by making dough figurine representing endangered animal species.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows members of the Immigration Service displaying tactical equipment of the Immigration Department to the public.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows members of the public using a simulated facility to experience the Contactless e-Channel service.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the Immigration Band giving a performance during the open day.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the Departmental Contingent forming the logo of the National Security Education Day, symbolising the concerted efforts of the Immigration Department to safeguard the sovereignty, security and development interests of our nation.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the Emergency Response Team of the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre conducting a firearm and tactical demonstration.
To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development held an open day today (April 12). Photo shows the demonstration by the vehicle of the Immigration Department at the open day.