On 1-2 October, 2025 in Bucharest Romania, the European Council of Police Unions (CESP) in the framework of its 12th Congress organized a high-impact training in partnership with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) – Centre for AI and Robotics, and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), under the global initiative: AI for Safer Children.

This specialised training for CESP Members, brought together law enforcement officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Greece, Albania, Kosovo (observer), Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Italy.

In line with CESP’s mission to protect police personnel and enhance their professional tools and skills, the programme focused on the integration of AI-based solutions into investigative workflows. Participants explored practical applications such as deepfake detection, digital victim/suspect identification, and data analysis for online child protection investigations. By ensuring members are trained in cutting-edge techniques, CESP reinforces its role as an active facilitator of knowledge transfer, preparing officers for the challenges of modern policing.

A central theme of the training was the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Joint expert sessions emphasised that effective deployment of AI in policing must respect human rights, safeguard data integrity, and maintain public trust—all core values upheld by CESP.

Through its cooperation with UNICRI and the UAE Ministry of Interior, CESP has ensured its members gain access to the AI for Safer Children Global Hub, a resource offering over 100 AI tools and free specialised training for law enforcement worldwide. Already engaging more than 1,200 investigators from 123 countries, the Hub is a testament to the power of international partnerships in addressing complex global challenges.

By delivering such advanced training, CESP strengthens the capacity, resilience, and cross-border cooperation of its member organizations, reaffirming its commitment to providing the tools, knowledge, and international network necessary to protect the most vulnerable – children – in the online environment.