Hong Kong’s first anti-terrorism experience center opens to promote public safety

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Hong Kong - To raise public awareness of counter-terrorism measures and enhance community safety awareness, the Inter-departmental Counter-Terrorism Unit (ICTU) today unveiled the Safe Community Center (The Hub), marking the opening of the Safe Community Centre. Hong Kong’s first anti-terrorism experience center. The center offers interactive experiences and activities designed to engage visitors and spread the message of safe communities.

The opening ceremony invited many well-known figures to attend, including Mr. Chow Ming, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Ms. Priscilla To, Deputy Secretary-General for Security, as well as representatives from Hong Kong Customs, Correctional Services Department , Fire Services Department, Government Flying Service, Hong Kong The Police Force and the Immigration Department jointly announced the official launch of The Hub.

The center covers approximately 8,000 square feet and provides dedicated exhibition and interactive experience areas for each of ICTU’s member departments. Visitors can enjoy a variety of interactive experiences using cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), motion detection, interactive holograms and flight simulations. These immersive experiences enable participants to learn how to mitigate risks associated with terrorist attacks and keep individuals and communities safe. In addition, strategically placed photo spots enhance visitor engagement, ensuring a lively and engaging experience while conveying key CT and safe community messages.

The facility also includes a small theater where special programming will be arranged to educate participants on how to apply advice such as "Run, Hide, Report" and "Spot and Report" during a terrorist attack or violent incident.

The ICTU's primary goal is to deepen public understanding of interagency counterterrorism efforts and emergency response techniques through these engagement activities. By increasing public counter-terrorism awareness and emergency response capabilities, the ICTU aims to unite the entire community in the fight against terrorism.

The Hub is conveniently located on the 25th floor of the Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai and is expected to be operational in early November. Schools and community groups/organizations are encouraged to make reservations, and individuals can also make reservations for designated time slots. Admission to the center is free. More information will be announced on the ICTU website (www.ictu.gov.hk) and the "Ping An Community" WeChat applet.

香港首个反恐体验中心揭幕 促进公共安全

香港 - 为提高公众对反恐措施的认识和提高社区安全意识，跨部门反恐小组（ICTU）今天为安全社区中心（The Hub）揭幕，标志着安全社区中心正式启用。 香港首间反恐体验中心。 该中心提供互动体验和活动，旨在吸引游客并传播安全社区的信息。

开幕典礼邀请多位知名人士出席，包括警务处副处长（行动）周明先生、保安局副秘书长杜慧娴女士，以及香港海关、惩教署代表 、消防处、政府飞行服务队、香港警务处及入境事务处联合宣布The Hub正式启用。

该中心占地约8,000平方英尺，为ICTU各成员部门提供专门的展览和互动体验区。 参观者可以利用虚拟现实（VR）、增强现实（AR）、运动检测、交互式全息图和飞行模拟等尖端技术享受各种互动体验。 这些身临其境的体验使参与者能够学习如何减轻与恐怖袭击相关的风险并确保个人和社区的安全。 此外，精心布置的拍照点可增强游客的参与度，确保生动有趣的体验，同时传达关键的 CT 和安全社区信息。

该设施还包括一个小剧场，将安排特别节目，教育参与者如何在恐怖袭击或暴力事件中应用“逃跑、隐藏、报告”和“发现并报告”等建议。

ICTU 的主要目标是通过这些参与活动加深公众对机构间反恐努力和应急响应技术的了解。 通过提高公众反恐意识和应急响应能力，ICTU旨在团结整个社会共同打击恐怖主义。

该中心位于湾仔告士打道5号税务大楼25楼，交通便利，预计于11月初投入使用。 鼓励学校和社区团体/组织进行预约，个人也可以在指定时段进行预约。 该中心免费入场。 更多信息将于ICTU网站（www.ictu.gov.hk）及“平安社区”微信小程序公布。