Workshop for STF First Responders on Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response held at Sri Lanka Police (STF) Training School, Katukurunda on 18th and 19th December 2025.
At the invitation of the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) unit of the Sri Lanka Police (STF), the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council conducted a workshop on nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response for officers of the CBRN unit of the STF and selected officers of the Sri Lanka Navy on 18th and 19th of December 2025. The workshop included lectures and field exercises on radiological incident response.
The workshop was conducted by Mr. K.N.R. Fernando (Deputy Director), Mrs. C.S. Herath (Deputy Director) and Mr. W.M.D.M. Piyarathna (Scientific Officer), who have extensive experience in emergency preparedness and response procedures and first responder duties. A demonstration on the use of radiation survey instruments was also conducted. Participants were highly interactive and actively engaged in discussions and exercises.
The field exercise was based on the “Simulation of source recovery in an emergency situation” and “Response to a radiological accident scenario”. All participants took part in scenario, while Council instructors provided guidance throughout. The session was highly successful, as it enabled participants to gain practical experience in real-time scenario.
At the conclusion of the exercise, a media briefing was conducted, followed by a final discussion to review the outcomes of the training. The is one of the capacity building program conducted for emergency responders as the National Competent Authority for EPR.
