Background
Between October 26 and 30, 2026, the Polish National Police Headquarters (KGP) in Warsaw becomes a center for international police cooperation. The capital is hosting a training organized by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), aimed at improving information exchange between Single Points of Contact (SPOC). The event has brought together 41 representatives of law enforcement agencies from Poland and officers from 26 European Union member states.
Reasons for choosing a Polish host
Poland was not a random choice by the organizers. According to available information, the country was selected to host the initiative following the evaluation of submitted concepts. Poland’s proposal received the highest score among all countries that entered the competition to organize the training. On behalf of the National Police Headquarters, the International Police Cooperation Bureau (BMWP) is responsible for the logistics and the progress of the event.
The course was inaugurated by Police Commissioner Marta Łukasiewicz, Deputy Director of the KGP BMWP, together with the bureau’s management and a CEPOL representative, Marzena Kordaczuk-Wąs. Domestic and foreign experts are also participating in the sessions, including representatives of Europol, which underscores the supranational nature of the meeting.
Thematic scope and legal framework
The training program focuses on the practical aspects of SPOC operations and procedures for data transfer between law enforcement agencies. Participants have the opportunity to learn about and compare solutions used in different countries, allowing for the identification of good practices and the strengthening of cross-border cooperation. A key element of the agenda is the discussion of European legal frameworks, particularly Directive (EU) 2023/977 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the exchange of information in criminal matters.
The training also covers technological tools supporting police cooperation. Systems such as SIENA, the Europol Information System (EIS), the Schengen Information System (SIS), and Interpol’s tools have been indicated. The discussion also covers issues of data quality, data protection, fundamental rights, and the potential use of automation in selecting communication channels. This approach aims to create common standards that will contribute to a safer and more efficient flow of information in Europe.