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OSCE Mission donates IT analytical tools and software to law enforcement agencies
Publishing date: 26 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
The OSCE Mission to BiH donated a tailored package of specialized equipment and software to bolster the police’s technical capabilities in conducting criminal intelligence analysis, ease police co-operation, and facilitate information exchange in light of combating serious and organized crime as well as other security threats.
OSCE Mission's Guidelines: Safe Storage and Handling of Weapons Enhance Security
Publishing date: 25 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Guidelines for the Management of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Police Organizations in BiH (Guidelines), presented today in Konjic by the OSCE Mission to BiH to representatives of law enforcement agencies, represent an important step towards fostering a consistent and effective approach for police officers in ensuring the safe storage and handling of weapons, in line with relevant laws and regulations.
The OSCE Mission to BiH Concludes Workshop on Strengthening Inter-Agency Co-operation
Publishing date: 6 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
More than 50 representatives from the BiH High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, law enforcement agencies, and institutions across the country gathered in Jahorina for a workshop organized by the OSCE Mission to BiH titled "Instituting and Facilitating Regular Inter-agency Meetings and Briefings Between Agencies and Prosecution".
Successful Completion of OSCE Mission's Project: “Tabletop Exercises on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization Leading to Terrorism”
Publishing date: 12 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Over the course of the past two years, the OSCE Mission has conducted twelve Tabletop Exercises (TTX) that convened more than 500 participants from diverse backgrounds across the entire country. Employing a multi-disciplinary approach, the TTXs aimed to enhance the capacities of key stakeholders in the prevention and countering of violent extremism in BiH.
Final workshop on increasing awareness of managers and operational staff on intelligence-led policing principles, requirements and benefits held in Teslić
Publishing date: 20 September 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina held a final workshop for law enforcement agencies on increasing awareness of managers and operational staff on core components and significant benefits of intelligence-led policing principles.
OSCE Mission supports BiH Ministry of Defence and BiH Armed Forces in promoting responsible use of social media
Publishing date: 1 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
To help uphold the effectiveness, integrity and reputation of the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the BiH Armed Forces, on 31 May and 1 June the OSCE Mission to BiH supported the Ministry’s General Inspectorate in holding a two-day roundtable in Konjic on promoting
The OSCE Mission to BiH donates vehicles for transportation of K9 police dogs
Publishing date: 27 April 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
As part of the OSCE project Addressing Security and Safety Risks of Illegal Possession, Misuse and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and their Ammunition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OSCE Mission to BiH donated 11 new vehicles for transport of K9 police dogs to law enforcement