CEPOL
The training activities provided are in line with the aims and objectives of CEPOL, predominantly featuring issues of crime involving a cross-border dimension. Colleges share responsibility of delivering the annual training programme for CEPOL, working together to provide a European aspect to the training. CEPOL courses are aimed at Senior Police Leaders, or experts within the field, from EU member states and accession countries, including Norway and Iceland. The courses address many policing issues including cross-border crime, crime prevention and harmonisation of policing methods. Alongside these programmes there are annual courses designed to address the EU commitment to policing areas of conflict. To promote knowledge and integration of policing methods, there are a number of language and policing systems courses available. Opportunities for UK Police Officers to take part in CEPOL activities are widely circulated, via designated contacts within UK based police organisations. Participants in the training events are nominated by CEPOL representatives within the respective countries. Since December 2003, the Secretariat for CEPOL has been based at Bramshill which enables us, as a key member of CEPOL, to work closely with it. 
CEPOL produces an annual training programme based on feedback from EU member states and organisations within the EU, including the Council of Europe, the EU Commission, Europol and the Chiefs of Police Task Force.
