ENLETS

🔥 What a powerful way to end two days of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision The second day of 𝗡𝗖𝗣 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 focused on the future of security and policing in Europe — from counter-drone strategies to community policing and foresight into Europe’s preparedness landscape. The conversations were all about building a safer, smarter, and more connected Europe. 🇪🇺 🧠 Highlights included:  • Insightful reflections on EU Council priorities under the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union • Presentations by Jarmo Puustinen on COURAGEOUS2 and counter-UAS collaboration • Cutting-edge tech discussions, from SkanDRON’s laser detection systems to the KOBAN project on future capabilities in community policing • A forward-looking session led by Patrick Padding on enhancing civilian and military preparedness across Europe It was a privilege to share this space with such dedicated and forward-thinking professionals and instiutions: Martina Verdiesenová, Jakub Gorczyński, Centralne Biuro Zwalczania Cyberprzestępczości, Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju and many more shaping the future of law enforcement technology and policy. 📸 Grateful for the ideas, connections, and momentum generated. Until next time! #SecurityInnovation #CounterUAS #DigitalSecurity #PublicSafety #CommunityPolicing #SmartSecurity

💡 Great conversations, impactful networking, and powerful knowledge-sharing. This is how we shape the future of public safety across Europe. Day 1 of 𝗘𝗡𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗖𝗣 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘄 brought together experts and practitioners from across Europe to share innovations and best practices in law enforcement technology. From drone-powered flood response strategies to AI-enhanced person detection systems, today was packed with future-facing insights. 🔎 Highlights from Day 1: • Strategic updates from Patrick Padding and Martina Verdiesenová on ENLETS activities and Technology Interest Groups • Real-world use cases: drones in flood operations, aerial search & rescue via SARUAV, and the COLLARIS foresight study on crisis management • Green tech in public buildings, presented by the NCBR • An insightful workshop on digital transformation featuring Polish LLMs and Slovenian Police innovations – expertly moderated by Patrick Padding, with input from Jakub Gorczyński and team Looking ahead to tomorrow’s agenda, we’re eager to hear from Jarmo Puustinen on counter-UAS initiatives and homeland security. 📸 Have a look at some snapshots from today’s sessions. #PublicSafety #DigitalTransformation #LawEnforcement #CivilProtection #NCPMeeting #SmartSecurity #Drones #GreenTech

Under the Polish Presidency of the EU Council, ENLETS is gearing up for the next National Contact Point Meeting, taking place on 9–10 April at the historic Mostowski Palace in Warsaw. The agenda highlights innovations in public protection, crisis management and policing — including AI search tools, drone foresight studies, and digital transformation initiatives. Curious about what’s coming up? Explore the full preview here: https://lnkd.in/eWBdSmmD #ENLETS #NCPMeeting #SecurityInnovation #EUCooperation #PublicSafety #InternalSecurity

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬? Public space security is evolving, driven by collaboration and innovation. The SAFE-CITIES project is one of the outcomes of discussions within ENLETS, with members of our network actively involved in its development. 📆 Join the Final Demonstration Event on 27 March in Nova Gorica to explore the latest solutions enhancing the safety of public spaces. 🔎 Be part of the conversation and see these advancements in action. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d5nKetJ9 #SecurityInnovation #SmartProtection #SafeCities #PublicSafety

We work closely with the country holding the Presidency of the European Council. That’s why Patrick Padding, our Core Group Leader, visited Poland last week to meet with representatives of the Polish Police.   Key highlights: 📆 In April, the Polish Presidency will host a National Contact Point meeting, which will include discussions on Digital Transformation. ⚙️ Various Technology Interest Groups are focusing on topics that affect public safety. These efforts can be brought together through different scenarios, and working with our Polish colleagues fits well into this approach. 🚓 The KOBAN -Identifying Future Capabilities for Community Policing project, coordinated by the ENLETS Core Group Leader, was introduced to the Polish Police representatives.   You can find a full summary of the visit on our website: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsqzbVK7 👈   #ENLETS #KOBAN #Poland #Poland25EU | Rashel Talukder | Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union

As Poland takes the Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2025, ENLETS is gearing up to support key activities. Last week, we hosted a productive meeting in Poznań. 📌 Discussions focused on: ▪️ Aligning with EC and member state priorities. ▪️ Strengthening collaboration across ENLETS' Technology Interest Groups (TIGs). The Poznań meeting has set a strong foundation for an impactful 2025. 🚀 👇 Check out the details and results of this meeting on our website! https://lnkd.in/dWSwQZ6X #EU2025 #PolishPresidency #Poznań #LawEnforcement #Security Although the group in Poznań only briefly visited the Christmas market, the festive spirit helped to rally the team for a productive two days of meetings, which will help ENLETS hit the ground running in 2025!

🔉 SAVE the DATES. 🗓️ Next year marks the end of the EU-HYBNET project after 5 years of activities dedicated to moving the #hybridthreats dialogue forward in Europe. Although the project will close, the network will continue through the stewardship of The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats. Still, before we start talking about wrapping the project up, there is much to be done. Not least, the final events on the 12th and 13th of February 2025! Make sure to save the date for the Final Future Trends Workshop (#FTW2025) and Annual Workshop (#AW2025), where we will present a culmination of project results, host important keynote speeches, and - significantly - discuss the future of hybrid threats in Europe. Join us in Brussels to be part of the discourse that will contribute to shaping the hybrid threat response in Europe. #HorizonEU #EuropeanSecurity

A Garda investigation team continues to investigate the serious public disorder incident of 23 November 2023. This morning we published CCTV images of 99 ‘Persons of Interest’ on www.garda.ie. We are requesting the assistance of the general public to identify these individuals so they can be ruled “in our out” of the investigative process. Please visit https://lnkd.in/enYHxBmM to find out how you can provide information. 

Core Group Leader Patrick Padding represents ENLETS in Railpol’s latest meeting in Berlin, where the groups discussed cooperation between the networks to help strengthen safety and #EUsecurity.   Both communities are members of the Law Enforcement Networks Working Group of DG Home, a platform bringing together the EU networks #Airpol, #Railpol, #Aquapol, European Surveillance Group (#ESG), #ATLAS, High-Risk Security Network (#HRSN), the Inflight Security Officer Network (#EIFS) and #ENLETS.   During his visit, Patrick met with the French Secretariat of the network, Railpol’s management team, and the Chairs of the working groups, which cover #counterterrorism, #publicorder, rail accidents, and crime.    ENLETS’ current priorities - Mission-critical Communication (#MCC) and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (#CUAS)- threaded through the meeting. Railpol will support threat strategies regarding C-UAS scenarios, and the two networks will explore closer cooperation next year through a Memorandum of Understanding!

ENLETS attended the #AIRPOL Plenary Congress this week in Bucharest, Romania. We thank the Romanian hosts for a wonderful event and our AIRPOL colleagues for inviting our network to participate. AIRPOL is the Law Enforcement Network created to build synergies between police and border guard units working to fight crime in the European aviation sector. Although their network has a different mission from the ENLETS community, there are many similarities and opportunities for collaboration between our groups. Using the diverse experiences and resources from across Europe, we can strengthen the impact of our initiatives. As ENLETS progresses through the latest funding programme, we will focus on topics connected with countering unmanned aircraft systems and mission-critical communications. In the coming months, we will explore the specific opportunities for collaboration between our groups to implement shared action, for example, in scenarios and exercises that will allow us to test and validate our findings. One of the topics we highlighted during our presentation was the opportunities available for Law Enforcement within EU-funded research projects that can be triggered through activities in our networks. The example given, INTERCEPT Horizon Europe, stems from actions in #iLEAD - an ENLETS-inspired project. Intercept is a fascinating pre-commercial procurement action addressing the challenge of safely stopping vehicles remotely. #LEAs #ISFNetworks #CUAS