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24 April 2025, Sarajevo – In a formal ceremony, DCAF Ljubljana officially handed over comprehensive technical documentation to the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BP BiH). The event marked the conclusion of the project “Standardisation and Systematisation of Technical Equipment of the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

A week-long training on the use of MS Excel within risk analysis organised for the officers of the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The second field visits of the BP BIH representatives to selected units of BP Croatia, takes place in the second week of September 2024.

The first of two field visits of the BP BIH representatives to selected units of BP Croatia, takes place in the first week of September 2024

A field visit of the thematic working group on Control and Checks technique takes place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A field visit of the thematic working group on ITS takes place in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A field visit of the thematic working group on Real Estate takes place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A field visit of the thematic working group on Mobility takes place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A subgroup on Risk Analysis convenes in Sarajevo (BIH) to review national capacities for data gathering and analysis.

A dedicated training is organised by DCAF on advanced use of Microsoft Excel in analytics and risk analyes.

A field visit of the thematic working group on organisation and human resources takes place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The second fact-finding field visit of DCAF Experts to selected units of BIH Border Police, focused on border surveillance procedures and mobility, within the project Standardisation and systemisation of technical equipment of the border police of Bosnia and Herzegovine.

A fact-finding field visit of DCAF Experts to selected units of BIH Border Police, focused on border checks procedures within the project Standardisation and systemisation of technical equipment of the border police of Bosnia and Herzegovine

A study visit of BIH BP representatives to selected units of Slovenian police.

A study visit of BIH BP representatives to technology companies, specialising in solutions relating to border surveillance and border checks.

The first meeting within the project Standardization and systemization of technical equipment of the Border police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A Common Operation aimed at enhancing the capacities for relevant law enforcement authorities in detection and countering illicit trafficking of cultural goods.

2022 marks the 20 years of the DCAF Border Security Programme, a significant milestone in DCAF’s history of supporting the development and work of law enforcement institutions in the Western Balkan region. In celebration of the anniversary, DCAF Ljubljana organised a high-level strategic event on border security in the Western Balkans, and brought together the WB Border Security Services’ representatives, as well as international agencies and organisations working in the area of border security in the WB Region.

Regional training on combating illicit trafficking of cultural goods, organised in partnership with AEPTM in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A regional meeting of PCCC representatives took place in Belgrade, Serbia.

A week-long field training activity brought together experts from the Western Balkan Region with aim to practically demonstrate the findings of the DCAF Ljubljana drafted recommendations on enhancement of information exchange among the PCCCs.

Mr Karl Lesjak joins the DCAF Ljubljana team as the new Head of the PCC SEE Secretariat.

A table-top exercise that tested the responses of law enforcement services to a pandemic situation through various scenarios and challenges.

Workshop for finalisation of recommendations on improving the information exchange among the PCCCs in the WB Region.

Training on Cultural mediation and on Debriefing procedures took place, providing the participants with insight into the practial approaches in conducting interviews with irregular migrants.

The regional meeting of PCCC representatives served as a follow-up to the mapping exercise of the operational capacities of the PCCCs in the WB Region with aim to identify concrete steps for improvement of exchange of information among the PCCCs and their potential in the fight against serious and organised crime.

An online meeting of Heads of BP services and Heads of Customs services, during which the delegates discussed the activities within the DCAF Border Security Programme and discussed future engagements and collaborations.

An online workshop aimed at reviewing the data of the Beneficiaries regarding cross-border criminality.

A informative training on debriefing proceudres was organised, aimed at enhancing the capacities of interviewing officers working with irregular migrants to obtain criminal intelligence data.

The online training on Cultural mediation was organised for cultural mediators / interpreters / law enforcement.

The regional meeting of PCCC representatives served as an introduction to the follow-up bilateral discussions among the DCAF Ljubljana engaged subject matter expert and relevant representatives of regional PCCCs.

DCAF Border Security Programme is supporting the law enforcement services of the Beneficiary countires in preparing and responding to future pandemic situations, aiming to reduce the impact on the work and functioning of law enforcement services.

3rd Workshop on Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Goods (ITCG), under the auspice of the DCAF Border Security Programme, took place online on Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 at 10:00 CET.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our E-learning Course on Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism (P/CVE), which is part of the Western Balkan Counter-Terrorism Initiative (CTI).

On 19 May 2020, DCAF Ljubljana organised Webinar on Police work and COVID-19 with focus on experiences of EU countries, using the Slovenian model as reference.

In line with the decisions adopted by the Slovenian authorities and guidance provided by DCAF Geneva, DCAF Ljubljana Office has undertaken preventative measures against the COVID-19 outbreak.

DCAF Border Security Programme is supporting the law enforcement services of the Beneficiary countires in preparing and responding to future pandemic situations, aiming to reduce the impact on the work and functioning of law enforcement services.

Belgrade, Serbia – Meeting of Chiefs of Border Police Services, organised by DCAF Ljubljana in cooperation with the Police Directorate of the Republic of Serbia within the framework of a project granted by the GIZ, took place from 11 to 13 December 2019.

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – During 2-7 December 2019, DCAF Ljubljana organized 6th Annual Train-the-Trainers Course in the framework of the Education and Training component of the DCAF Border Security Programme.

Tirana, Albania – Schengen Integration Task Force Workshop took place from 2 to 4 December 2019 under the auspices of the DCAF Border Security Programme.

Belgrade, Serbia – Workshop on Planning of Common and Coordinated Measures in the Western Balkan Region under the auspices of the DCAF Border Security Programme took place from 25 to 27 November 2019.

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – Between 13-15 November 2019, the second Regional Workshop on Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Goods was organised under the auspice of the DCAF Border Security Programme.

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – Regional Workshop on Risk Analysis together with Expert-level Regional Meeting for Annual Risk Assessments in the Area of Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Goods took place under the auspices of the DCAF Border Security Programme from 11 to 13 November 2019.

Preševo, Serbia – Common Operation “PREŠEVO” was organised under the auspices of the DCAF Border Security Programme and in cooperation with the Directorate of Border Police or the Republic of Serbia Between 28 October and 07 November 2019.

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – Meeting of the Network of Police Academies and Training Institutions “Illicit trafficking of cultural goods”, within the DCAF Border Security Programme in the Western Balkan Region, was organised under the auspice of the DCAF Border Security Programme Between 25-27 September 2019.

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - Between 23-25 September 2019, the first Regional Workshop on Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Goods was organised under the auspice of the DCAF Border Security Programme.

Trebinje and Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Common operation “BIH 2019” took place under the auspice of the DCAF Border Security Programme Between 20 and 28 June 2019.

Montenegro - Common operations “TUZI II” and “SUKOBIN I” took place between in Montenegro, near the border with Albania along the “Adriatic” migration route Between 24 May and 7 June 2019. The operation was organised under the auspices of the DCAF Border Security Programme in cooperation with Montenegrin Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Podgorica, Montenegro - Between 30 and 31 May 2019, Meeting of Chiefs of Border Police Services and Heads of Customs Services was held under the auspices of the DCAF Border Security Programme (BSP).

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – Between 27 and 29 March 2019, DCAF Ljubljana in cooperation with the Border Police Division of the Slovenian Police organised Meeting of Heads of Police Cooperation Centres (PCCCs).

Selected International Airports of the DCAF BSP beneficiaries and Austria. From 4-14 Seotember 2017 coordinated operation named “ICARUS 2017” took place simultaneously at selected airports of the participating countries.

Kladovo, Serbia – The Common Operation “DUNAV 2017”, facilitated by DCAF Border Security Programme in cooperation with the Border Police Directorate within the Ministry of Interior of Republic of Serbia took place from 4-13 June 2017, with the focus on detection of smugglers and migrants, and other cross-border criminal activities, at the road section from border with Bulgaria towards central Serbia.