Strengthened cooperation between CEPOL and the European Crime Prevention Network

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) concluded a Working Arrangement with the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN) on 23 June 2020.

The document was signed by CEPOL’s Executive Director, Dr.h.c Detlef Schröder and the Chair of EUCPN, Mr. Ivo JAKIĆ. The Working Arrangement formalises and strengthens existing cooperation between the two organisations and provides a framework for developing closer ties and mutual support in future.

Commenting on the signing of the Working Arrangement, Executive Director of CEPOL, Dr.h.c Detlef Schröder stated:

“CEPOL and EUCPN have worked together for several years in promoting crime prevention knowledge and practices among the law enforcement communities of EU Member States. I welcome the formalisation of this cooperation, which strengthens the important work both parties carry out and provides a good opportunity to emphasise the importance of common trainings for law enforcement officials to raise awareness and increase knowledge of international and European co-operation instruments and mechanisms.”

The new framework will allow participation of members of the EUCPN Secretariat in CEPOL training sessions and CEPOL staff in EUCPN activities and will enhance the exchange of best practices and research findings.