# Public safety and security training in Argentina and Chile > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-safety-and-security-training-in-argentina-and-chile > Updated: 2026-08-24T15:21:09.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2. Public safety and security training initiatives have been conducted across Argentina and Chile, targeting various specialized groups. In Argentina, training efforts included a workshop for police cadets in Formosa conducted by the Higher Institute of Police Training (ISFP). Titled ‘From the Fact to the Evidence’, the practical workshop focused on improving response techniques to road accidents, including scene preservation, evidence collection, and traffic management to prevent secondary risks such as vehicle fires. Additionally, the Ministry of Security in San Luis organized administrative management workshops for volunteer firefighter associations to assist them in accessing national subsidies. In Chile, training has focused on both military and municipal sectors. Cadets from the Captain Manuel Ávalos Prado Aviation School participated in a survival campaign in snowy, high-altitude terrain near Portillo. Held at the Chilean Army Mountain School at an altitude of over 2,800 meters, the exercise for first and second-year cadets aimed to build resilience, teamwork, and technical skills in extreme weather and rugged mountain environments. Meanwhile, municipal security teams from Cauquenes, Chanco, and Pelluhue underwent training hosted by the Carabineros de Chile to improve coordination and preventive actions for upcoming Fiestas Patrias celebrations and to address new responsibilities under the Private Security Law. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Regional developments in South America focus on emergency relief and public security Regional news across South America highlights emergency relief in Chile, security funding in Argentina, and institutional transparency training in Venezuela. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-safety-officials-conduct-training-for-firefighters-and-municipal-security-teams ### 2026-08-24: Police and military cadets undergo specialized training in Argentina and Chile Police cadets in Formosa, Argentina, trained in road accident scene preservation, while Chilean Air Force cadets completed high-altitude snow survival training. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-and-military-cadets-undergo-specialized-training-in-argentina-and-chile --- Cite as: Public safety and security training in Argentina and Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-safety-and-security-training-in-argentina-and-chile