INTERPOL conducts additional port security training program in the Philippines

INTERPOL announced the completion on Monday of a second training program aimed at providing frontline police officers with the appropriate skills needed to conduct high-level port security in the Philippines.

The training course brought together 28 law enforcement officers from various national and local law enforcement agencies across the world with an expertise and knowledge of port security.

The training course was held over five days and included two days of field training after first learning how to identify and perceive threats in the classroom. Subjects covered in the classroom included the major issues of the day, including human trafficking, drug smuggling and various terrorism prevention techniques.

“Canada is committed to working with the Philippines to identify and address terrorist threats and criminal activities, including through projects such as this one,” Elizabeth Baldwin-Jones from the Embassy of Canada in Manila said. “We know that our security is linked to your security, and we must all work together to address these issues.”

The training program was conducted as part of INTERPOL’s Capacity Building Program for Port and Maritime Security in the Philippines, funded by the government of Canada. The goal of the program is to strengthen the ability of officials in various parts of the world, particularly in Southeast Asia, in preventing international crimes like piracy and human trafficking.