Enhanced Police competence in preventing and combating crime, strengthening communication skills with public and awareness of human rights

About this project

<p>The project will enhance the current educational and training system of the Czech Police by expanding it by three new training programmes related to area of human rights, crime prevention and improved effectiveness of the police system. The project will support the strengthening and improving capabilities and skills of the Police and relevant public administration staff dealing with constantly changing security situation, growing aggressiveness, national and international crime. The project will take into account the previous cooperation between the Czech Republic and the Norwegian Radiation Authority on issues connected to CBRN.</p> <p>The project will include, inter alia, the following main activities:</p> <ul> <li>Training of police and public administration staff, judges, environmental inspectorate staff, territorial self-government entities, and representatives of NGOs and academia,</li> <li>Training activities focused on ability to eliminate potential risks of organized crime, mainly for RRU members,</li> <li>Training of trainers in following programmes: human rights, preventing and combating national and international crime, improving effectiveness of the police system and its performance,</li> <li>Networking meetings between the Police, NGOs, academia, municipalities, vulnerable victims, staff for social and legal protection of children, prosecutors,</li> <li>Common exercises and exchange of experience between the Rapid Response Unit and DELTA (Norwegian Partner) related to hostage situations and on the CBRN area (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

As part of the PDP1 project, international cooperation in police education and training of elite units was significantly strengthened. The project facilitated bilateral cooperation between the Czech Republic's Rapid Rapid Unit (ÚRN) and the Norwegian Special Unit Beredskapstroppen (DELTA) Oslo. This collaboration allowed for the sharing of best practices, methods, and experiences between Czech and Norwegian elite officers. One of the key benefits of this activity was a joint tactical exercise, focusing on crisis management, hostage rescue, and tactical operations in various environments. The exercise provided an opportunity to compare the procedures and tactics used by both countries and identify areas for further development in training. The cooperation continued with an international training activity focusing on protection against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. This training not only enhanced the technical preparedness of officers but also improved interoperability during international operations. The bilateral partnership between the ÚRN and DELTA Oslo has significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of police training, strengthening joint operational capabilities, and deepening international collaboration in the field of special police units. Thanks to this cooperation, there has been a notable shift in the training methodologies of elite police units, laying the foundations for further joint projects and training between the Czech and Norwegian sides.

Project partners

• DELTA — The Emergency Response Unit of the Norwegian Police Service Donor project partner· Norway