CEPOL Portfolio as Major Training Offer for Law Enforcement

Mihai, Ioan-Cosmin and Kordaczuk-Was, Marzena and Arru, Matteo and Caciuloiu, Alexandru and Marantou, Asteria and Apostolou, Konstantinos (2025) CEPOL Portfolio as Major Training Offer for Law Enforcement. BELÜGYI SZEMLE / ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS: A BELÜGYMINISZTÉRIUM SZAKMAI TUDOMÁNYOS FOLYÓIRATA (2010-), 73 (9). pp. 1967-1980. ISSN 2062-9494

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Abstract

Aim: This study aims to explore how the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) positions itself as a transnational provider of law enforcement training across Europe and beyond. It identifies key trends from the literature and examines CEPOL’s role as a trusted training provider, focusing on its training model.Methodology: The paper adopts a literature-based analytical approach, supported by a review of CEPOL’s strategic and digital training developments, highlighting how education expertise is integrated into training programmes.Findings: The study reveals CEPOL’s strategic use of technology through its digital strategy, its implementation of a blended training model, and its focus on equipping law enforcement officials with digital-age skills. It also identifies the CEPOL Exchange Programme and online platform as flagship initiatives. CEPOL's continuous data collection and assessment strategies support ongoing improvement and alignment with strategic training priorities.Value: The paper provides insights into CEPOL’s evolving training portfolio and its alignment with European security needs. It demonstrates the agency’s commitment to innovation, quality, and evidence-based training approaches, contributing to the development of a more effective and cohesive European law enforcement community.

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