European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) - (Decentralised Agencies)
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Decentralised Agencies
Decentralised agencies contribute to the implementation of EU policies. They also support cooperation between the EU and national governments by pooling technical and specialist expertise from both the EU institutions and national authorities. Decentralised agencies are set up for an indefinite period and are located across the EU.
European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)
Overview
- Role: provides European and international law enforcement training
- Executive Director: Montserrat Marín López
- Established in: 2005
- Number of staff: 110
- Location: Budapest (Hungary)
- Website: CEPOL
CEPOL, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training, is an agency of the European Union that develops, implements and organises training for the police and other law enforcement officials.
What it does
The agency:
- provides training for the police and other law enforcement officials
- improves EU security through training and knowledge sharing
- sets up training networks.
CEPOL offers innovative, advanced training courses. It integrates the latest expertise and developments in research and technology into its training programmes, and boosts cooperation between police authorities.
Its current portfolio includes:
Who benefits
CEPOL contributes to a safer Europe by facilitating cooperation and knowledge sharing among police officers in EU countries and in some non-EU countries on issues based on the EU’s security priorities, and especially on the EU policy cycle on serious and organised crime.
CEPOL aims to become a world-class hub and a driver of change in the law enforcement training field.
Further information
Contact
European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training
Website: https://www.cepol.europa.eu/
Email: info@cepol.europa.eu
Postal address: Budapest, Pf.314, 1903, Hungary
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