Europol review: General report on Europol activities – Europol Review 2012

Europol’s role is to support EU law enforcement authorities, providing a platform for the exchange and analysis of criminal intelligence, in order to achieve a safer Europe for all EU citizens. All of Europol’s operational and information and communication services are continuously available to Member States. A mobile office is additionally available for on-the-spot support to Member States’ operations, providing a live connection to Europol’s databases and platforms for experts.

In 2012, Europol deployed its mobile office 91 times and its forensic IT kit 28 times to support ongoing Member States’ investigations. Many operations have been hosted in the Europol operations rooms, supporting the Member States and Europol’s partners in coordinating international operations. In 2012, 208 operational meetings were financed by Europol.

This review also covers Europol’s analytical capabilities which are based on highly-trained analysts using the best available technology, put at the disposal of law enforcement authorities across the EU and beyond. Analysis is the cornerstone of all modern intelligenceled law enforcement activities and is critical to all Europol activities. Europol’s analytical capabilities are based on advanced technology adjusted to the needs of law enforcement. Analysts employed at Europol use the latest methodologies and techniques to identify missing links in cross-border EU investigations.

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