Security seminar readying for EU presidency

SECURITY issues were tackled yesterday at an educational seminar at the Cyprus Police Academy in readiness for Cyprus assuming the EU presidency in the second half of 2012.

The main issues raised were those of organisation and cooperation between authorities on security issues, as well as developing contingency plans in the event of danger.

Speakers at the seminar included deputy security manager of the European Council’s Security Division, Alexandro Legein, manager of the Belgian Crisis Centre, Alain Leferve and members of the Cyprus Police Force.

Delegates also visited the International Conference Centre in Nicosia where the meetings will be taking place.

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