In May, the DSPS organized a three-day study visit to Brandenburg, Germany, for two KP Special Intervention Unit (SIU) commanders. In the frame of scenario-based exercises, the KP SIU commanders exchanged their experiences with the German Police regarding the management of terrorist acts such as hijacking and hostage situations. The KP SIU commanders gained knowledge, skills and understanding about employing ground support equipment and tactical procedures required for such high risk operations. Following up on the activities performed over the previous two years, the DSPS supported the KP by delivering an in-house ToT course on “Investigative Interviewing Techniques”, which was held from 19-23 November at KAPS. Through its expert, the DSPS also monitored the performance of the local trainers in conducting this training and noted a successful exercise. The certification of the investigative interview trainers provides the KP with the capacity to cascade this training to its investigative staff. A comprehensive curriculum on “Kosovo Model Investigative Interviewing” was developed and given to the KP Training Department. In addition to the support of public safety agencies in building a sustainable training system, the DSPS, as part of its in-house training package, prepared and conducted training on “Management of Training and Development”. The training, which was delivered at KAPS from 11-13 September, positively impacted on the training system of public safety agencies, as it provided the participants with knowledge and practical skills on how an efficient and effective training system should be set up and how it assists the overall organizational development. From 4-22 June, the DSPS conducted in-house capacity training on “Curriculum Design” with the aim of assisting the KP and other public safety agencies in establishing a sustainable system of capacity building in curriculum development. Apart from providing knowledge, which improved the skills of participants in this area as a result, this comprehensive training also supported the curriculum development component of the EU twinning project on Establishing Higher Education for Public Safety Agencies within KAPS. Additionally, based on the needs of the agencies, the DSPS delivered the second in-house capacity training on curriculum design from 27 August to 7 September. Both courses were held at KAPS. The DSPS also monitored a two-day course on “Performance Appraisal” for assessment panels of the KP. The course was organized by the KP Training Department in October 2012, and was delivered by two certified trainers who had been trained by the DSPS in 2011. The goal of this training was to enhance the capacity of the KP in interviewing and performance assessment to evaluate internal candidates applying for promotion within the KP. At the end of the training, the department’s experts gave feedback to the local trainers in order to maintain a sustainable training mechanism and to improve the quality of the implementation of further training activities in this area. Between 5-9 November, the DSPS delivered a training course on “Research and Data Analysis”; and from 5-7 December a “Strategy Development” course to public safety agencies at KAPS. At the end of the courses the participants were equipped with the knowledge and skills to conduct qualitative data analysis, interpret interviews, properly present the results of their research and evaluate the data. Additionally, they also learned how to utilize the data to develop innovative strategies, as well as how to implement those strategies for optimal performance from the perspective of a police manager. From 19-30 November, the DSPS provided training on “Resource Management” to the KP. The training, held at KAPS, provided participants with a general overview of the planning process and the management of police resources, with a view to ensuring that finances and other resources of the police departments are managed effectively and efficiently. 54