The second phase consisted of the training of trainers who were supposed to conduct inservice training for the entire police service to be involved in election duties. The training was delivered from 28 March to 6 April. On 23 March, three experts from the Netherlands Police and the Senior Police Adviser of the Presence held meetings with the Deputy Minister of Interior and other officials of the Ministry, such as senior police officials and experts of the Rapid Reaction Forces. The aim of these meetings was to conduct an assessment on crowd management and crowd control. The assessment intended to identify the urgent and the longer-term needs of the ASP for improvements in the Chain of Command, Procedures, Preparation and training needs for large-scale police operations. Based on the findings, the experts drafted a report with recommendations which was presented to the ASP in July 2011. One expert later arranged the donation of five used, but still fully functional, specialized vehicles for use during such operations. Border and Migration Police During 2011, the Presence facilitated a series of Joint Border Crossing Meetings (JBCMs) and patrols between the Albanian Border and Migration Police and their counterparts from Greece, Kosovo10, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro. With Montenegro there were some 254 joint patrols. In addition to the regular JBCMs, three regional-level JBCMs were conducted: two in Shkodra and two in Ulcinj, Montenegro. Similarly regular JBCMs were conducted with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: two in Pogradec and two in Ohrid. Additionally, the two countries organized 109 joint patrols (70 from Korca Border and Migration Directorate and 39 from Diber Border and Migration Directorate) both on the green and blue borders (Ohrid and Prespa Lakes). Similar activities occurred between the Albanian Authorities and their partners from Kosovo, during which 84 synchronized patrols were undertaken. With Greece regular meetings were held at local Border Crossing Point (BCP) level. Reports suggested that local co-operation has been positive. In addition, three joint operations were conducted on the border with Greece. The Presence also facilitated meetings of the experts working group to discuss the legal framework on the establishment of joint information exchange centres between Albania and the neighbouring countries. Also, three meetings were organized regarding the establishment of a joint trilateral information exchange centre between Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. The objective of the centre is to strengthen the investigative and operational capabilities of the police when it comes to combating the negative effects of transnational, organized crime; the establishment of respective mechanisms at corresponding levels of police, both at the operational and administrative commands; and to strengthen police cooperation in the region and increase information flow and information exchange. At the same time, a sub-regional co-operation strategy was proposed to support open, but secure borders, while fostering a stable environment in the region. Organized Crime in General In 2011, the Presence had a leading role in the Criminal Procedure Code reform, which commenced at the end of 2011 and was planned to continue throughout 2012. Depending on the criminal policy decisions to be taken by the Government, new elements in the Code are planned to reflect certain tools and procedures specific to the fight against organized crime, especially witness protection and plea bargaining. 10 38 All references to Kosovo institutions/leaders refer to the Provisional Institutions of Self Government.