E018/2025/EXB International cooperation, information exchange and interoperability - SIS/SIRENE, Europol, Interpol - in cross-border EMPACT crimes

The aim of this exchange-bite is to:

• Share experiences between a member of the Spanish National Police, serving in the SIRENE Office, and a member of the National Republican Guard, also serving in the SIRENE Office;
• Share experiences of the bilateral exchange between PUC-CPI and SIRENE Portugal and the Bulgarian International Operational Cooperation Directorate (IOCD);
• Highlight best practices in SIS/SIRENE workflows, real-time information exchange, emerging crime trends, digital tools and databases used in daily operations, and practical recommendations for improving interoperability across EU law enforcement.
• Share information, experiences, and best practices between SIRENE Offices in Schengen cooperation;
• Discuss different aspects of international police cooperation (Europol, Interpol) and interoperability.

By the end of this exchange-bite, the audience will be able to:

• Understand organisational structures, workflows, and responsibilities related to law enforcement in Portugal, Spain, and Bulgaria;
• Identify effective practices for rapid information exchange (SIRENE, Interpol, Europol);
• Identify current trends in human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and stolen vehicles;
• Evaluate integration of analytical tools, digital systems, and databases in operational work;
• Evaluate procedures at external borders (maritime and air);
• Present recommendations for improving automation, interoperability, and remote work capabilities.