Fostering cooperation with law enforcement authorities around the globe is in Europol’s DNA. On the inaugural International Day of Police Cooperation, Europol joins our partners in recognising the central role our network plays in tackling the most serious threats against the EU’s internal security.
Europol's Executive Director Catherine De Bolle said:
Serious and organised crime is increasingly global in nature, as profit-driven criminals work across borders to commit their crimes. To fight back effectively, an international and coordinated response is required. Luckily, this is exactly what Europol facilitates. The initiative we are launching today - #TheNetThatWorks – highlights just a few of the individuals that make up our vast network of experienced and professional colleagues working day and night to make Europe a safer place.
According to Europol’s Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment 2021, almost 70% of criminal networks are active in three or more countries. In the EU alone, there are over 180 nationalities involved in organised crime activities. Additionally, nearly two-thirds of criminal groups are composed of members of different nationalities.
As these criminal threats continue to grow beyond national borders, the need for international cooperation between law enforcement actors is paramount. Every day, Europol brings law enforcement officers from across the EU and our partner countries together to prevent and combat all forms of serious international and organised crime, cybercrime, and terrorism.
This situates Europol at the heart of the European security architecture. The Agency plays a critical role as a support centre for law enforcement operations, a hub for information on criminal activities, and a focal point for law enforcement expertise and analysis. Our Secure Information Exchange Network Application (SIENA) has 2 600 secure lines to competent authorities around the world. This allows us to exchange time-sensitive crime-related operational and strategic data quickly and efficiently between our partners.
With a network of liaison officers and partners spanning more than 50 countries worldwide coming together at our headquarters in The Hague, Europol is #TheNetThatWorks.
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