EU: EUROPOL: Europol Work Programme 2014
20 November 2013
See:
Europol Work Programme 2014 (pdf): Includes:
"Annual Objective 2.2.4 – Build a comprehensive picture of internal security threats in the EU incorporating future-forecasting and scenario management techniques Expected result Improved strategic analysis, which takes into account different possible futures for internal security in the EU" and
"Annual Objective 2.3.1 - Enhance existing information exchange systems with new toolsets for supporting investigations directly [including]
• Access to other systems and databases - Schengen Information System (SIS II)
• Improved interconnection between Europol’s systems – rollout of Unified Search Engine within Europol
• Alignment with Universal Messaging Format (UMF) standard/framework, including use of SIENA as a pilot
• Adequate processing capabilities, especially for large volumes of cybercrime data
• Interoperability with US Fusion Centres and Interpol in Singapore; SIENA link to the US Treasury
• Further assessment and analysis in relation to a European Tracking Solution (ETS): an interoperability mechanism for carrying out surveillance by monitoring or recording the geographical location or movement of a subject" [emphasis added]