POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FIELD OPERATIONS SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE In line with the Mission’s aim to ensure sustainability in the delivery of this course to other police officers in the future, the final stage of this training package concluded on 19 August, and focused on enhancing the training skills of selected trainers identified during the first two modules. Eleven police trainers were taught and certified in teaching techniques related to the use of the Tonfa police baton, as well as self-defensive techniques. Other, including co-ordination and co-operation Road Safety The World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims was marked by the Mission through the implementation of traffic safety awareness raising campaigns to inform the general public of the provisions of the Law on road traffic safety and the causes of accidents. This year’s campaign was focused on making drivers and pedestrians more aware of their roles and responsibilities in improving road safety. Throughout 2016, the Mission contributed to a number of roundtables and workshops related to traffic safety. On 15 November, the Mission delivered a briefing session on traffic safety to around 40 secondary school students in Ferizaj/Uroševac municipality. At the request of school officials, the session was provided in English in order to also contribute to the student’s language skills. From 17 to 20 November, the Mission, in co-operation with the College of Applied Technical Sciences “Tempulli” and Kosovo United States Alumni (KUSA) association, supported the KP in marking the Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims, which consisted of various activities such as presentations in a range of media, blood donations, TV spots and a regional conference held on 20 November. The conference highlighted the importance of co-operation and co-ordinating activities in order to achieve the desired goal of zero accidents on the streets of Kosovo. During the event, a traffic safety awareness raising brochure supported by the Mission was presented. Furthermore, the conference also covered vital post-crash actions including medical care, investigation and justice. At the conclusion, participants of the conference and some residents marched through the main square of Prishtinë/Priština, where besides commemorating, they protested and called for civilized and responsible behaviour in traffic by all road participants. Activities Related to Threats Posed by Criminal Activity Organized Crime Compared to 2015, the KP saw an increase of 29% in processed organized crime cases, a 57% increase in conducted operations, a 54% increase in arrests and a 53% increase in criminal charges. The implementation of strategies covering serious and organized crimes was aided by the Mission’s previously planned activities in the action plans on each subject. The fourth annual review showed that strategies against organized crime and narcotics were implemented at a rate of approximately 83%. On 23 March, the Mission organized a roundtable to discuss the results and achievements of the crime pillar during 2015, along with planned activities for 2016. The event provided an opportunity for the 30 participants to discuss and address issues related to organized crime, and to reach a consensus on future activities to the benefit of the Kosovo society. VERLT was discussed in view of co-ordinating future activities and involving a broader spectrum of actors in tackling these issues. A specific consideration was also given to the development of an action plan for future activities. From 5 to 10 December, the Mission organized three consecutive workshops for the fourth annual review and amendment of action plans for the 2012-2017 strategies against organized crime, narcotics and terrorism. The implementation of the objectives and activities in each action plan were assessed for the fourth consecutive year, and a report with recommendations for further actions was prepared. The workshops gathered representatives from the internal and foreign affairs, justice, health and education ministries, as well as from the Kosovo Judicial Council, Kosovo Prosecutorial Council, KP, courts, Prosecutor’s Office, and other relevant stakeholders. The activity implementation foreseen in the corresponding action plans for 2016 was considered to be satisfactory, and the findings and shortcomings identified will be incorporated in the final report on each of these strategies submitted to the Minister of Internal Affairs for further action. Criminal Investigations and Analysis A core group of analysts from the KP has been equipped and trained for strategic analysis in order to conduct a Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment (SOCTA). This assessment has been produced and launched through a project funded by DCAF, and implemented by the Mission. With the introduction of the Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) handbook, 65