The Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs continues its active integration into the European educational space. Dean of the faculty of Training Specialists for Pre-Trial Investigation Units, Doctor of Law, Associate Professor Olga Kovaliova successfully completed the online course “Investigating Migrant Smuggling”, organized by the European Police College (CEPOL).
The event was held online with a coordination center in Budapest, Hungary, and brought together experts from across Europe. The selected participants had an opportunity to delve deeply into the legal, practical, and technological aspects of combating migrant smuggling, one of the most pressing challenges facing Europe today.
The training program included: analysis of international and European legal mechanisms to combat migrant smuggling; research of transnational criminal groups’ activities, in particular with an emphasis on the use of the latest digital technologies; mastering modern IT platforms for the exchange of operational information; practical classes related to coordination between investigators and prosecutors during the investigation of such crimes.
“This course has become an important step in the development of partnership between the DonSUIA and CEPOL. The knowledge gained opens up new opportunities for cooperation with EUROPOL and Frontex and strengthens the position of our University as an active participant in the European security space,” said Olha Kovaliova.
