Capability Gap [3.CGF.11] Better exploitation of existing databases and enforce open interfaces to data processing tools Background The practitioners would need a single and unified database that will include information from past cases and incidents. Records about known offenders and their modus operandi will assist practitioners to define a pool of suspects. The database should …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.9] Intelligence exchange between practitioners from different organisations and countries is needed from the early stages to monitor effectively the Organised Criminal Group (OCG) activities Background Intelligence sharing between practitioners serving in multi-disciple organisations (e.g., police, customs, and judicial authorities) is a required capability. Considering the cross-border character of the criminal activities and …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.13] Limitations in suppressing the non-legal transfer of funds (economic crime using the Hawala method and Cryptocurrencies) attributed to smuggling activities Background Practitioners need additional capabilities to first detect the illicit ways OCG are using to transfer funds and finance their activities. Financial networks like the Hawala system, or modern cryptocurrencies is a …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.18] Need for innovative solutions to advance the detection (and analysis) of concealed drugs within vehicles, containers, transported goods, and people Background The detection of drugs is a much needed for the LEAs. Detection should be improved by using widely equipment installed at specific locations. In addition, there is need for portable solutions …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.10] Need for improved surveillance capabilities for both land and sea smuggling routes Background Improved surveillance means are required for the detection of suspicious transported containers by both land and sea routes. LEAs need real – time geo-location information about suspected freights (online tracking). OCGs use several and different routes for smuggling drugs …
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Capability Gap [3.CGF.7] Need for common processes, procedures, and laws among practitioners to suppress online radicalisation Background The practitioners acknowledged that the identification of online user who posts terrorist/illegal content is difficult task. Yet, even if the LEAs can quantify the risk associated with specific online users there is confusion on what measures should be …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.5] Better collaboration is required with Educational and Social Services for minors possibly prone to be radicalised Background Although practitioners have become experienced to assess whether an individual is vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism because of radicalisation, they are often lacking the background information about these individuals. Subsequent steps like assess the …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.3&6] Insufficient coordination between various private and public actors on information gathering and reporting suspicious behaviour at local and regional level, while competent authorities and practitioners are not utilising at full level synergies and cooperation at national and international level Background Stakeholders from public, private, and volunteer sector are not cooperating efficiently to …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.8] Need for communication / public campaigns to enhance civil awareness regarding online radicalisation Background The challenges currently experiencing by many LEAs to collaborate effectively with citizens and in general public stakeholders, also affects the police response to radicalisation risks. Apart of closer, and better relations with society in general, LEAs need to …
Capability Gap [3.CGF.4] Practitioners and stakeholders are not fully exploiting the EU Internet Forum database Background Once the online radicalisation content is identified, it should be removed. However, the removal of online content is not a straightforward process, and it is subject to different regulations and procedures based on there it is hosted. Currently, the …
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