From 26 October to 5 November, 2026, a training of trainers for providing first aid in the field was conducted at the premises of the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The training wasorganized in cooperation with the Swedish National Police – its National Operations Department.
The training was focused on qualifying police officers to serve as instructors, enabling them to pass on the knowledge and practical skills they acquired to their colleagues by conducting their own first aid in the field training sessions. Particular emphasis was placed on timely and correct responses in situations requiring urgent intervention, as well as the practical application of learned procedures across various operational scenarios.
Upon completion of the training, the Deputy Director of the Directorate, Goran Amidžić, presented diplomas to the participants. Addressing the new instructors and those present, he highlighted the importance of continuous professional development and the necessity for police officers tobe trained in providing first aid in the field.
The Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH works continuously to enhance the professional and operational capacities of its personnel, recognizing the value of high-quality training and professional development. Through collaboration with international partners and the exchange of experience, the Directorate strives to ensure that its police officers are equipped to act effectively and respond appropriately to a wide range of security challenges.
Training instructors creates additional capacity for the continuous delivery of first-aid training in the field, thereby enhancing the readiness of police officers to provide timely and appropriate assistance, as well as to carry out police tasks effectively.