A specialized training entitled "Detection of smuglled goods and informational interview techniques" was held at the premises of the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The training was organized by the United States Department of Energy, Office for the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Nuclear and Other Radioactive Materials, while the host was the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH. The lecturers and instructors were experts from the US National and Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), with many years of international experience in this field.
A total of 17 participants from the Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH and the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH participated in the training. During the three-day program, participants had the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the field of detecting smuggled materials, as well as in the field of conducting professional informative interviews, through interactive sessions, practical exercises and work on real case studies.
Special emphasis was placed on recognizing attempts at illegal trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials, which represents a security challenge not only for Bosnia and Herzegovina but also for the entire region. Also, modern communication and debriefing techniques were covered, which will enable participants to more efficiently carry out operational tasks and make better decisions in real time.
This training represents an important step in strengthening the capacities of state institutions of BiH in the field of security and protection of citizens. In addition to acquiring new knowledge, the training also enabled the strengthening of cooperation between agencies within BiH, but also further improvement of partnerships with international institutions and experts.
The Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH thanks the US Department of Energy and the Directorate for National and Nuclear Security for the support and expertise provided, and expresses its belief that such activities will continue to contribute to raising the level of security in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the future.