This Flash Report provides an overview of how EU-funded innovation procurement, specifically the CSA, PCP, and PPI instruments, are being used to strengthen Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) capabilities. It details the transition from Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe, highlighting an enhanced financial commitment to bridge the gap between research and large-scale operational deployment.
The key thematic areas explored in this edition are AI-based monitoring for continuous situational awareness and portable air-scanning techniques for the non-invasive real-time detection of unauthorised substances. The report concludes with a series of strategic recommendations and a structured operational roadmap to guide organisations through the four-phase innovation procurement journey.
Read the report: Strengthening LEA Capabilities: EU-funded Innovation Procurement in Public Order and Substance Detection
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