In January 2001 - two police liaison officers were assigned to the SECI Center but by the end of the year 2001, 15 liaison officers were assigned to the Center from nine countries (8 from customs, 7 from police). By the end of 2002 twelve Member States were represented by 19 liaison officers / 10 customs and 9 police / at the SECI Regional Center. They represent the interest of their countries and at the same time take part in the common activities of the Center.
Our colleagues are well trained, experienced and they have a strong commitment to the SECI Center´s mission. The members of the Center formed a unified team. As a result of the well-motivated team, the SECI Regional Center has increased the dynamics of the operational activity.
Police and Customs liaison officers managed 1129 requests as country representatives and 511 additional requests were forwarded by them as members of the Operational Coordination Unit of the regional Operations Containment and Mirage. Also, they have a significant role in the coordinated investigations in which at least three law enforcement agencies of countries unify their efforts.
They are the project managers of the seven existing task forces and a workshop on terrorism. In this regard they drafted the necessary documents including terms of reference, regional action plans and evaluation reports in close cooperation with the task force coordinators and Head of the Operational Support Department. They had an important role in the implementation of the regional operations, and their coordination contributed directly to the final results.
The Liaison Officers were more involved in representation of the SECI Center at several international events and international projects.
In accordance with the increase of the Liaison officers´ team the capacity of the SECI Regional Center has been extended.
Liaison Officers and Experts