A team of 30 Sri Lankan Police Officers participated in a comprehensive training programme on Industrial Security at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) in Hyderabad, India, the Indian High Commission said today. 

NISA, an Academy of international repute, was founded in 1990 and it has been recognized as “Center of Excellence in Industrial Security”. NISA is renowned for producing well-trained personnel in the field of Industrial and Critical Infrastructural Security and Management, Aviation Security and Disaster Management and has helped to develop professionals imbibed with highest standards of physical and mental fitness, in-depth knowledge and skills.

 The training programme was fully-funded by the Government of India, with a sponsorship of over 5 Million Sri Lankan Rupees. The 30 officers, ranging from ranks of Chief Inspector of Police, Inspector of Police and Sub-inspector of Police, participated in the programme. Besides lectures conducted by subject matter experts, the participants also had first-hand exposure to the latest gadgets used in the field. 

Several other training programmes such as Crime Scene Management and CCTV Analysis, Expert Testimony on Criminal Trial, Forensic Science, Cyber Forensics, VIP Security, Traffic Management and a seminar on Financial Crimes, have been organised by India for Sri Lanka’s Police Force this year.