Publications and Press Releases

15 April 2021

In response to and in support of the National Security Education Day organised by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (April 15), the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development (ISITD) held an open day. A series of interactive activities, including exhibitions, videos, game booths, expert talks and professional demonstrations, were held to give the public an introduction to the mission and work of the Immigration Department (ImmD) in safeguarding national and Hong Kong security.

During the ISITD Open Day, a Chinese-style foot drill performance was also held, during which the flag bearers holding the national flag marched neatly and solemnly, while the Departmental Contingent gave a ceremonial rifle foot drill performance in Chinese style in co-ordination with the music played by the Immigration Band. Members of the Departmental Contingent also interacted with the public by letting them try out the words of command and postures of the Chinese-style foot drill.

To tie in with the theme of National Security Education Day 2021, i.e. "Uphold National Security, Safeguard Our Home - Improve Electoral System, Ensure Patriots Administering Hong Kong", game booths on national security were set up for the ISITD Open Day to enhance in an interactive way the understanding of the importance of national security to the country, to the HKSAR and to every Hong Kong citizen.

In addition, various booths were set up at the exhibition venue to introduce the ImmD's work in safeguarding national security, including the display of a Video Spectral Comparator used for detecting forged and unlawfully altered documents. Through their introduction and demonstration, staff of the ImmD let members of the public know how they strive to guard the southern gateway to the country by intercepting lawbreakers who attempt to evade immigration clearance with false identities through the detection of doubtful documents in a professional manner in their everyday work. Members of the public also had the opportunity to see the latest tactical outfits of staff of the ImmD and understand the work of the Counter-Terrorism Division, which enables them to enhance their awareness of counter-terrorism and their response capability, thereby increasing their awareness and capability of safeguarding national security. Furthermore, members of the public could visit the ISITD's training facilities and find out about the ImmD's recruitment requirements and the latest information in this respect.