The Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Aleksandar Janev, participated in the Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in Orlando, USA, where he held several bilateral and multilateral meetings with high representatives of American and regional security institutions.
During the conference, Director Janev met with Leslie Ziman, a senior representative of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Gregory Ducote, director of ICITAP, and Steve Fields, assistant director of ICITAP at the U.S. Department of Justice.
The discussions focused on deepening strategic cooperation, strengthening institutional capacities, and enhancing operational efficiency through faster information exchange, modern investigative methods, analytical data processing, and opportunities for forming joint operational teams.
Special emphasis was placed on strengthening international police cooperation in the fight against organized and transnational crime. Director Janev exchanged experiences and information with police directors and high representatives of security institutions from the region and beyond, highlighting the importance of mutual trust, coordination, and joint operational action.
Director Janev also met with Major Robert Anzueto from Sheriff John Mina's Office in Orange County, where they discussed modern policing practices, collaboration with citizens, and the application of new technologies in police work.
During the conference, Janev also visited the exhibition area, where he learned about the latest solutions in the fields of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and security equipment, as opportunities for further modernization of the Macedonian police.
Participation in the conference represents a significant contribution to strengthening international partnerships, enhancing operational cooperation, and bolstering capacities to address contemporary security challenges.