Are you actively engaged on criminal investigations targeting Illicit Waste Trafficking and involving other Law Enforcement Agencies?
Has your criminal investigation the potential to dismantle waste trafficking illicit activities in a short time frame but no financial means to enhance information exchange?
Are you interested in the chance to collaborate with a network of environmental crime qualified experts and expand your cross-disciplinary skills?
IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES TO THESE QUESTIONS, THERE MAY BE A NEW EU-FUNDED SUPPORT SCHEME FOR YOU!
What is the support scheme?
The OPFA Waste support scheme provides assistance on the implementation and successful completion of police operations on Illicit Waste Trafficking. The Facility is managed by SAFE (Security and Freedom for Europe).
How can it support my criminal investigation?
Under the scheme, Law Enforcement Agencies will be provided financial support to facilitate criminal investigations – intra EU or between EU and third countries – such as participation to Operational Meetings and Problem Solving Workshops. Moreover, the Facility will sponsor thematic exchanges on specific needs supporting criminal investigations, while promoting Europol role as facilitator and the use of SIENA as information exchange channel. Moreover, it will support pre-investigative activities functional to the activation of new criminal investigations. Specialized equipment strictly needed to effectively implement ongoing criminal investigations will be available for lease.
Am I eligible to apply?
- If the criminal investigation is already initiated at the time of proposal submission
- If the criminal investigation has an operational focus and the potential to achieve tangible results in a short time frame
- If the proposed activity has the scope to enhance technical capacities for the achievement of operational results in the course of ongoing investigations
- If you are requesting support for pre-investigative activities functional to the activation of new criminal investigations
How can I apply?
Please read the Facility Terms of Reference and fill out the application forms available upon request to info@opfawaste-project.eu
When can I apply?
Applications are received and evaluated according to the following schedule (potential changes due to force majeure will be communicated through project website and appropriate networks):
The Operational Facility is open for applications until 31 July 2022
Where can I find more information?
For more information regarding the application process, please email info@opfawaste-project.eu or check out the website contact us section.