Archive · 21 Aug 2025
CISF Trains Private Security to Enhance Port Security
The CISF is teaching private security guards how to protect ports.
They're starting with training at two ports.
The goal is to make port security better across the country.
The training teaches about port operations, spotting dangers, and how to handle emergencies.
The course also covers laws, security tools, and international standards.
Right now, some security guards are taking the training in Mumbai and Chennai.
The CISF plans to expand the training to more ports.
CISF launches a pilot training course for private security personnel at two major ports.
The initiative aims to strengthen India's Hybrid Port Security Model.
The two-week course covers port operations, threat identification, and emergency response.
40 personnel enrolled in Mumbai, and 26 in Chennai for the pilot program.
The program seeks to standardize security protocols and ensure compliance with international maritime codes.
- Who
- CISF is training private security personnel.
- What
- CISF launched a training course for private security personnel to improve port security.
- When
- The pilot program started recently.
- Where
- At Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (Mumbai) and Chennai Port Authority.
- Why
- To strengthen port security and standardize protocols.
- Organization
- CISF
- Type of Training
- Port Facility Security Course
- Duration
- Two weeks
- Locations
- Mumbai and Chennai Ports
- Focus
- Port operations, threat identification, and emergency response
- Goal
- Strengthen Hybrid Port Security Model
- Stakeholders Involved
- Port Authorities, Customs, Shipping companies