To support National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training & Development (ISITD) and the Hong Kong Customs College held open days today.

The ISITD’s open day aimed to showcase the Immigration Department's (ImmD) unwavering commitment to fending off national security risks and firmly guarding the country's southern gateway, raise public awareness of national security, and strengthen public sense of national identity.

Thematic exhibitions and interactive booths were set up to introduce the public to the technologies used by the ImmD in areas such as the detection of forged documents, counter-terrorism operations, management of detention centres and tactical equipment.

The ISITD also opened training facilities, including the mock immigration clearance hall and the mock courtroom for members of the public to gain a deeper understanding of the ImmD's work in safeguarding national security.

It has drawn the participation of over 2,500 citizens.

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki attended the open day and toured the exhibition booths and interacted with the public.

He also encouraged members of the Immigration Service to continue to uphold their mission and remain steadfast in safeguarding national security.

As for the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day, apart from members of the public, dignitaries of the community, youth groups and more than 2,000 students from 82 schools were also invited. More than 7,000 admission tickets were distributed.

Visitors enjoyed not only performances by the Customs Detector Dog Team, the Customs Pop Band and the Dragon and Lion Dance Team, but also the display of firearms and weapons, as well as an exhibition of customs clearance equipment. 

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam also attended the event.