operation with law enforcement authorities; joint investigations; special investigative techniques; and financial investigations. Drug Trafficking From 20-31 May, the DSPS facilitated a two-week training on “Pro-active Investigation Methods of Criminal Networks Involved in Drug Trafficking” for 18 investigators from the KP Directorate for Investigation of Drug Trafficking. The training was conducted in co-operation with KP and the Prosecutor’s Office. The training targeted the current status of drugs trafficking at the national and international level; intelligence; operational planning; drug trafficking methods; forensics; surveillance methods; financial investigations; case preparation and legal authorities. As in the previous courses, participants had an opportunity to visit the Forensic Laboratory and observe the scientific processes used in drugs investigation. Counter-Terrorism In close co-operation with the TNTD/ATU and UNODC, the DSPS organized a roundtable on good practices to enhance implementation of preventive measures of the terrorist bombings convention. The event was held on 13 March in Prishtinë/Priština, and gathered 28 representatives from the legislative, government and judiciary pillars, the trade and business community, as well as international experts from the OSCE, UNDP and UNODC. Its purpose was to identify potential gaps in the legislative framework of Kosovo in relation to the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings, as well as to enhance the co-operation between institutions and the business community in Kosovo in controlling the production, transport, trade and use of industrial explosives and explosive precursors. On 4-5 September, the TNTD/ATU and the DSPS organized a seminar on VERLT in Prishtinë/Priština. The seminar facilitated a discussion among experts from the government, assembly and judiciary, representatives from the Kosovo Islamic Council and Serbian Orthodox Church, as well as the representatives of the OSCE, NGOs, foreign experts and students, on promoting a multi-dimensional understanding of the threat of VERLT. Effective policies and measures to counter VERLT, thus recognizing its interlinked security and human rights dimensions were also largely discussed. Some 120 participants attended the seminar widely covered by the local media outlets. Community Safety Development In 2013, the DSPS continued to contribute to a sustainable and effective multi-level community safety infrastructure in Kosovo in order to enhance community policing and improve inter-ethnic relations by supporting community safety initiatives at the local level throughout Kosovo. In this context particular focus was directed on Kosovo Serb and other non-Albanian communities. Community Policing In support of the continued implementation of the Community Policing Strategy and Action Plan 2012-2016 (CPS&AP 2012-2016) and in agreement with KP, the DSPS designed the format, materials and delivery methods for use in ten Regional Awareness Programme Workshops for KP. Between mid-April and the end of October, the DSPS followed through on the work initiated in 2012 with KP, by facilitating and supporting these workshops. The workshops were designed to raise senior KP managers’ awareness levels on the implementation of their CPS&AP 2012-2016. A total of 281 participants attended these workshops, including KP officers from the rank of Captain to Colonel, and representing all KP 59