2.1 TNTD/Co-ordination Cell Background The Transnational Threats Department Co-ordination Cell (TNTD/CC) was established to support the process of co-ordinating TNT-related activities within the TNTD, across all three OSCE dimensions and among all OSCE executive structures. Furthermore, the TNTD/CC comprises staff members working on horizontal issues which are relevant for all TNTD units, such as cyber/ICT security and the Policing OnLine Information System (POLIS). Co-ordination of TNT activities Throughout 2012, the TNTD/CC worked on the establishment of effective co-ordination mechanisms within the TNTD, and with other OSCE executive structures and Institutions, but did not implement any activities specifically related to police issues. Cyber/ICT Security The TNTD/CC participated as speaker and moderator in the 2012 Annual Police Experts Meeting (APEM) which took place on 20-21 September 2012 and focused on issues related to combating cyber/ICT crime. The TNTD/CC informed participants about OSCE efforts pertaining to cyber/ICT security, namely with regard to developing confidence-building measures (CBMs) to reduce the risks of conflict stemming from the use of information and communication technologies. Moreover, throughout 2012, in order to advise OSCE senior management as well as OSCE delegations, as appropriate, the TNTD/CC closely followed international developments related to combating cyber/ICT crime, focusing in particular on how pertinent discussions in other international forums might influence discussions in the OSCE aimed at developing the aforementioned cyber/ICT security related CBMs, presently the main focus of OSCE efforts in the thematic area. Policing OnLine Information System (POLIS) In 2012, the TNTD/CC started to extend and enhance online and information system support through the online information management platform POLIS to all TNTD units and other relevant actors in the OSCE, in planning, co-ordinating and implementing activities related to addressing TNTs. The exchange and sharing of relevant and up-to-date TNT-related information and the mobilization and transfer of know-how and lessons learned through the use of contemporary learning and communication methods, including e-learning, online discussions and video conferencing, was one of the main priorities in further improving the services the system offers. The TNTD/CC continued to promote co-operation with relevant international and regional organizations with a view to creating added value, avoiding duplication of efforts and further enriching the content available through POLIS. The co-ordination with the Focal Points in the OSCE field operations continued to play a key role in this context. In 2012, the TNTD/CC visited two OSCE field operations to enhance cooperation with the POLIS focal points, collect all relevant material for uploading to the 19