During the working visit to the German Federal Police, the Director of the Bureau for Public Safety, Aleksandar Janev, along with the Macedonian delegation, visited several operational and organizational units of the German police to gain firsthand insight into their functioning, technical capacities, and modern practices in addressing security challenges.
The delegation visited the Joint Contact Center of the German and Polish police in Słubice, where they learned about the model of cross-border police cooperation, rapid information exchange, and operational coordination. In Frankfurt an der Oder, the organization of border control, operational procedures, and the application of modern technologies, including drones for border surveillance, were presented.
Special emphasis was placed on the visit to the Federal Police unit near the Hamburg airport, where the use of electronic gates (E-gates), systems for protecting airport infrastructure, and specialized equipment and procedures for dealing with security threats were showcased.
In Hanover, the delegation held a meeting with representatives of the Federal Police responsible for investigations related to crime, human smuggling, and trafficking in persons. Through the analysis of specific cases, experiences were exchanged regarding investigative methods, uncovering criminal networks, and opportunities for enhancing joint operational activities.
The visits provided direct insight into the modern technologies, organizational models, and operational practices of the German police, which represent a significant experience for further strengthening the capacities of the Macedonian police.
Director Janev expressed gratitude to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Skopje and the German Government for their support and contribution to the realization of the visit, emphasizing the importance of developing a long-term operational partnership through the exchange of information, joint training, research activities, and the enhancement of professional standards.
The collaboration between the Macedonian and German police represents a significant contribution to strengthening European security, as modern security threats require interconnected institutions, mutual trust, and coordinated joint action.
