INTERPOL CBRNE
@INTERPOL_CBRNE
Followers
10K
Following
891
Media
634
Statuses
1K
Terrorism using CBRNE material threatens public health & safety, national security, economic & political stability. Preventing incidents is the highest priority
Joined December 2014
Smashing the ceiling on female participation in radiological & nuclear security! . > 90% ♀️ took part in our Front Line Officer course in Bogotá to ⬆️ awareness on principles of radiological safety for the police community. Another 500 students will be trained later this year.
29
317
516
🇨🇴Capacitación masiva sin precedentes en seguridad radiológica & nuclear!. > 90% ♀️participó en nuestro curso Primer Responsable en Respuesta Inicial a Incidentes con Materiales Radiactivos para ⬆️ concientizar sobre principios de seguridad radiológica ☢️ a la comunidad policial.
15
260
426
Experts discussed #emergingtech for #chemicalsecurity practitioners to advance #chemical countermeasures programmes and protect vulnerabilities during the 2nd #GlobalChemCongress #webinar. @FBI @CISAgov @doddtra @GPWMDofficial.
8
38
88
What drives companies, organizations & gov'ts to invest in #chemicalsecurity programmes despite competing priorities? Experts at the 3rd #GlobalChemCongress #webinar examined the circumstances & events that lead some to make it a priority. @FBI @CISAgov @doddtra @GPWMDofficial.
4
33
90
Spotlight on #cybersecurity in the global chemical industry at the 3rd #GlobalChemCongress #webinarseries. Core topic: link between chemical security & cybersecurity, including #cyberthreats to facilities around the 🌎. @CISAgov @doddtra @FBI @GPWMDofficial
14
50
94
🎥VIDEO LAUNCH: INTERPOL's new awareness raising video, The Watchmaker, produced to raise awareness of the threat posed by weaponizable chemicals & their precursors. EN FR SP AR
27
35
94
The 3rd Global Congress on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats has officially begun in Marrakesh🇲🇦 co-implemented by @INTERPOL_CBRNE @doddtra @CISAgov & @FBI. Focus - securing the supply chain:.💳Acquisition.🚚Transportation.🔐Security (physical & cyber). #GlobalChemCongress
12
26
87
🎬 COMING SOON: An INTERPOL video highlighting how multiagency cooperation can keep dangerous chemicals🧪 out of reach from criminals with harmful intentions. Launching @INTERPOL_CBRNE's Global Chemical Congress in a few short days! . In partnership with @GPWMDofficial
5
24
76
What are we doing to address the deliberate use of bacteria, viruses or biological toxins☣️for terrorist purposes? . Hop onto our public website for more: #bioterrorism.
22
36
75
.@INTERPOL_CBRNE delivered a statement during the Ninth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention @UNGeneva. It highlighted our Bioterrorism Prevention Unit’s work relevant to this important multilateral forum.
6
20
72
Curious about our efforts to prevent chemical🧪 terrorism? What about countering the use of explosives by non-state actors? . Take a look at:
34
32
70
We are recruiting!! @INTERPOL_CBRNE is looking for a Specialized Officer who would be responsible for projects on bioterrorism prevention, preparedness & response activities. Click here for more details:
34
27
63
Darknet Biological and Chemical Terrorism Activities: Guide for Law Enforcement via @GlobalBioD.
9
45
59
Big thank you to everyone who participated in our 5 day #webinar on combating the illicit use of #UAS. With the support of subject matter experts & colleagues from #SoutheastAsia, we were able to promote regional awareness, collaboration & capacity in countering the #dronethreat.
18
20
68
📽️Our #BioTerrorism Team is filming a training video on bio crime scene management! ☣ scenes need special procedures for safe & effective investigations. This is one piece of our support to countries in combating #bioterrorism. Thanks @PoliceNationale @SDMIS69 for your support!
3
25
66
Animal #pathogens may be used as #bioweapons because they can be easy to acquire, have the potential to be smuggled across #borders & have high impact. Strengthening #cooperation between @OIEAnimalHealth & @INTERPOL_CBRNE is of utmost importance. This week @INTERPOL_HQ
5
35
64
The 2nd edition #webinar series of the #GlobalChemCongress is back! This 4-part virtual event will focus on recent chemical incidents & mitigating actions to improve #internationalsecurity. @INTERPOL_HQ @CISAgov @doddtra @GPWMDofficial
12
26
62
📣 Calling police, biosecurity experts, researchers & scholars to submit abstracts to INTERPOL's 1st Global Biosecurity Conference. 2-4 July, Lyon 🇫🇷. We will define recommendations to strengthen global biosecurity 💪. Submission: #GlobalBioConference
11
39
58
For the first time @INTERPOL_HQ is attending the @iaeaorg General Conference as an Observer, highlighting the role of global law enforcement👮♂️in addressing criminal threats to #nuclearsecurity. ☢️#IAEAGC #IAEAGC67
20
14
59
A BIG WELCOME to the Philippines 🇵🇭 who have just come on board @INTERPOL_CBRNE Project CRIMP! We look forward to our cooperation to develop a 5-year tailored programme of sustainable, focused, chemical security countermeasures based on the most significant chemicals of concern.
9
16
60
In his remarks Executive Director @SJKavanaghQPM spoke of law enforcement's👮♀️role in protecting #vulnerabletargets from #terrorist attacks requiring: .✅Effective intelligence sharing & analysis .✅Capacity building & training .✅Investigative, operational & forensic capabilities
18
24
54
#LawEnforcement participants from 7 countries took part in the Counter #Nuclear #Smuggling Workshop in #Tbilisi, #Georgia (23-25 January) in order to enhance #capabilities of law enforcement agencies to manage & exploit the entire potential of the #INTERPOL tools & services.
12
35
51
The final day of the #GlobalBioConference looked at biological threat actors & entities, and the threat of bioterrorism in Europe. 📜 The conference outcomes & recommendations were also presented.
2
18
53
Just one week away from the 3rd Global Chemical Congress where experts from around the world will convene in Marrakesh to share best practices & explore innovative solutions in the fight against chemical and explosives terrorism. Stay tuned!
3
23
52
We have just completed a 2-day virtual National Working Group Meeting with #Qatar as part of project BIOSAFE. Participants were acquainted with methodologies & best practices to enhance national preparedness & coordination in addressing #biologicalthreats and #riskassessments.
10
13
51
#AfricanSwineFever poses a major threat to global food security. To prevent its spread, law enforcement and veterinary services must work together. Want to learn more? See the joint @INTERPOL_CBRNE & @OIEAnimalHealth information note➡️ #ASFStoptheSpread.
3
20
48
Gender parity is a top priority for the #GlobalChemCongress. This includes gender-focused: .🙋🏽♀️Participation.👩🏻🏫Presentations.🗣️Speakers.💡Themes. At this year's meeting more than 1/4 are ♀️ bringing us closer to a #holistic effort to tackling global chemical security threats.
4
12
52
The INTERPOL counter terrorism (CT) strategy was launched at the Head of NCB meeting this week by CT Director, Greg Hinds. The 4 main objectives:.✅Increased information exchange.✅Enhanced analysis.✅Providing technical support.✅Bridging foreign policy agendas
3
18
52
☢️Processing a radioactive crime scene requires specialised expertise, for which we can provide a law enforcement perspective. We recently assisted 🇧🇬 & 🇭🇺 in providing a Radiological Crime Scene Management Training Workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria, in collaboration with @iaeaorg.
4
32
51
Watch: Interpol film shows how to recognise homemade explosives
4
29
47
@INTERPOL_CBRNE is proud to publish the '#Operational #Manual on #Investigating #Biological & #Chemical #Terrorism on the #Darknet'. As the first international reference of its kind, it was designed to help counter the illicit proliferation of bio & chem material on the Darknet.
10
29
49
🇮🇶IRAQ: 45 front line officers participated in an @INTERPOL_CBRNE training course to increase awareness in radiation safety & how to respond to criminal incidents involving radioactive/nuclear materials ☢️
7
16
49
We @INTERPOL_CBRNE collaborated with the National Police of 🇵🇪 on a 'National Day of Awareness on IEDs and their uses by criminal and terrorist groups' with 50+ #Dirincri officers to discuss global and regional, chemical and explosive, threats + INTERPOL's counter-IED strategy.
125
46
49
What if the next bio threat is a lethal virus breakout or pathogen used as a terrorist weapon?. I reaffirm our strategic intent to CT and to reinforce global biosecurity together by leveraging our strengths. You are all vital partners. 💬 Greg Hinds, CT Director, @INTERPOL_HQ
0
15
52
We @INTERPOL_CBRNE have just launched a special private online course (SPOC) on law enforcement preparedness & response to disease outbreaks. This week's chapter included @WHO + experts from animal health who discussed challenges of disease outbreak management.
2
11
49
JUST ENDED: #Bioterrorism Risks & Controls Workshop for 🇸🇦 partners. ✔multi-agency audience including #lawenforcement, #publichealth, & others. ✔overview of current ☣risks and threats. ✔focus on preparedness.
5
11
46
📢JUST COMPLETED @INTERPOL_HQ ! Our 5-year Biosecurity Initiative together with 🇧🇭 🇰🇼 🇴🇲 🇶🇦🇸🇦🇦🇪 + GCCPOL + NAUSS . This final regional working group meeting enabled GCC countries to develop a set of priorities for future cooperation in tackling threats of bioterrorism☣️
4
25
50
Happy 5-year anniversary to the Global Chemical Congress🎉. As we open our 4th meeting with more than 300 delegates from 84 countries we renew our goal to facilitate multi-sectoral engagement & reinforce our collective response to improving chemical security. #GlobalChemCongress
1
15
48
🤝 Just approved at the 92nd #INTERPOLGA: . The signing of a new cooperation agreement between @INTERPOL_HQ & @WHO to strengthen global health security!. This partnership will help prevent biological incidents, and enhance biosecurity worldwide 🌎💪.
7
18
51
A Chemical #Awareness & #SceneManagement (CHASM) Train-the-Trainer course took place in #KualaLumpur, #Malaysia, to support the building of a cadre of qualified #trainers able to deliver the #CHASM course to their #lawenforcement colleagues.
1
20
43
A statement by @INTERPOL_HQ was delivered @UN during the review of the implementation of Resolution 1540, highlighting how #INTERPOL supports its member countries in countering the acquisition of #CBRNE materials by criminals and terrorist groups.
3
18
50
This week at the 4th Training Course for UNSCR 1540 Points of Contact in the Asia-Pacific Region in Beijing🇨🇳 we encouraged member countries to report on the valuable work performed by law enforcement agencies globally to tackle threats posed by CBN weapons of mass destruction.
10
25
46
Our inaugural #GlobalBioConference closed with a call to action to ⬆️ awareness & highlight best practices & challenges in prevention, preparedness & response to biological threats. A set of recommendations will soon be made available to the global law enforcement community.
3
13
49
Chemical safety & security efforts take centre stage this week, with 200 delegates from 40+ countries convening @INTERPOL_HQ in #Lyon for the Global Congress on Chemical Security & Emerging Threats. Follow us for all the latest announcements & updates. #globalchemcongress
3
18
48
📌A reminder for those interested in speaking @INTERPOL_CBRNE's 1st Global Biosecurity Conference to submit their abstracts by the end of this week!. 📆Deadline Friday 8 March 2024. For all details 👇.
4
25
43
📢SECONDMENT: We currently have an opening for a Specialized Officer to join the Chemical and Explosive Terrorism Unit. For more information on the post read here: .👉
17
15
46
6 Southeast European countries participated in a Project Watchmaker meeting to prevent 🛑 & respond⛑️ to chemical or explosive attacks & threats by collecting, analysing & sharing intelligence on bomb-makers💣, devices, materials & networks. Participating countries: 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇭🇷🇲🇪🇲🇰🇸🇮
3
19
47
The theme of this year's #GlobalChemCongress is .Chemical Security in Action. On the agenda📋.☑️Risk mitigation.☑️Public/private partnerships.☑️Implementation challenges.☑️Emerging threats
8
14
48
The #INTERPOL #CBRNE team have created an awareness card for #FirstResponders with #guidelines on procedures required to implement an effective response to a #CBRN incident.
7
29
43
During #Operation #Watchmaker in Southeast #Asia 5 people were arrested at #Sandakan #Airport in #Malaysia after more than 100kg of #methamphetamine were seized as a direct result of the operation due to the use of X-ray machines which were not systematically used beforehand.
3
31
42
More highlights from the simulation of a failed localized #biologicalattack conducted with @UN_Disarmament culminating in the deployment to #investigate, deliver media #interviews, patient interviews, sample planning & #evidence recovery in a contaminated environment wearing #PPE
2
20
43
In his closing remarks, Executive Director for Police Services, Stephen Kavanagh said that this 1st #GlobalBioConference has clearly been a success & that we must work together to build on this dialogue, renew our commitment & strengthen our alliance to enhance global biosecurity
2
12
42
In the face of #COVID19, lessons applied from the Ebola response through Project RHINO remain critical. The final activity in this project has been completed in #Conakry🇬🇳to sustain enhanced #lawenforcement skills. More on Project RHINO:.
5
14
41
#OPERATION: Project Vector's #Bioterrorism Anti-Smuggling & Sample Collection Operation took place in #Tanger, #Morocco from 12-13 June 2019. The operation focused on strengthening capabilities to reduce #biorisks and prevent #biocrime, using a #multiagency approach. #CBRNE
3
24
41
#BAGHDAD, #IRAQ: For the very first time @INTERPOL_CBRNE has conducted a #Darknet #investigations #course, aimed at tracking & countering #illicittrade of #biological & #chemical materials, and #dualuseequipment on the Darknet. #CBRNE
3
25
41
Project Watchmaker Working Group for Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan: working together to detect, deter and disrupt the manufacture or use of improvised explosive devices #IEDs.
13
11
41
The increased use of chemicals to cause harm by non-state actors highlights an urgent need for creating a #globalstandard for sampling & evidence recovery. In light of this Project CHARS held its first #Chemical #Sampling & #Analysis #WorkingGroup meeting (6-7 May) @INTERPOL_HQ
4
19
38
Prevent, Prepare and Respond. We're conducting a Bioterrorism Risk and Controls Workshop in Rabat this week with 30+ participants from #Algeria, #Mali, #Mauritania & #Morocco. This workshop, under project BIOSAFE, aims to strengthen and structure the response to #bioterrorism.
3
15
42
☢️What activities take place in the hot zone of a radiological crime scene? . 🇯🇴19 participants found answers in a training event which included hands-on sessions as well as theoretical workshops, highlighting the progress that has been made in the country over recent years.
4
16
38
We value the partnership 🤝 between veterinary services & law enforcement in effectively preparing for & responding to agro-terrorism & agro-crime. Beyond this global conference, @INTERPOL_CBRNE will continue to work with @WOAH & other partners to make the world a safer place.
6
15
39
In collaboration with cyber experts, @INTERPOL_CBRNE have this week been developing curriculum for a #Darknet #investigations course. This training will serve to identify and interdict illicit Darknet proliferation of dangerous #biological & #chemical materials: Project #Pandora
3
26
38
🔎 A demonstration on how to safely identify, collect & package evidence contaminated with biological materials took place during the #GlobalBioConference. 😷 Insight was given into the interagency cooperation required during complex interventions of contaminated environments.
0
12
40
☢️ How do you process a radioactive crime scene? . 🇹🇭 15 delegates from Thai law enforcement, emergency services, & regulators completed our 4-day Radiological Crime Scene Investigators Training, with an emphasis on evidence collection & interagency cooperation. @atomsnet
2
17
40
INTERPOL SG Stock: With increasingly sophisticated methods & technologies used to carry out attacks, it is vital to strengthen chemical security. The whole lifecycle must be addressed: from development, production, transportation & transit, to use & disposal. #globalchemcongress
2
8
40
Effectively preventing & responding to biological incidents requires us to look deeply @ current procedures & national plans. We can then enhance #multiagency coordination between key agencies. This is the aim of @INTERPOL_CBRNE's Biosecurity Initiative for all member countries.
2
25
40
☢️A Radiological Crime Scene Management course has taken place in 🇹🇭further preparing the country for any possible future incident. Aimed at potential managers of radiological crime scenes, 19 participants took part with almost 50% ♀️ completing the course🏅
7
13
41
The 2nd phase of CRIMP delivered to #Iraqi authorities took place in #Amman, #Jordan (21-25 Oct) & continued building the working group to implement #countermeasures. Overall, the programme allowed delegates to review their #chemicalsecurity capabilities. #CBRNE
6
15
39
With some 200 delegates from 40 countries, the #globalchemcongress aims to build and operationalize a network of chemical security experts to address emerging threats around the globe.
0
16
38
Project #CRIMP launches for the first time this week! It looks at risk assessment, chemical threat prioritization & countermeasures programs
4
19
34
Head of #Chemical & #Explosive #Terrorism Unit @INTERPOL_HQ, Alan Grimmer, speaks on how the global chemical #security community can design effective #prevention #strategies to attend to #chemicalterrorismthreats @OPCW Conference on Countering Chemical Terrorism in #TheHague
15
26
37
INTERPOL Incident Response Teams (IRTs) can be deployed anywhere in the world in less than 24 hours. Experts at the #globalchemcongress are hearing how these teams can assist with chemical terrorism investigations. Read about IRTs:.
2
16
37
Law Enforcement and Civil Protection from 6 African countries 🇲🇷🇲🇱🇳🇪🇧🇫🇹🇩🇨🇮 gathered in Abidjan for a CBRN crisis management table-top exercise. The activity is part of INTERPOL's CBRN Incident Response Support Project to the Sahel Region and Cote d'Ivoire. #NRBC @francediplo
2
12
36
Day 2 of INTERPOL’s #GlobalBioConference agenda includes:. 👮♀️ LE roles & interagency cooperation in biological incidents.🎓Capacity building efforts related to biological threats & incidents.💻Online content & the bioterrorist threat.🌾Tackling bio threats to animals & plants
2
12
38
A warm welcome to our new Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza.
5
9
40
☢️ We delivered the Radiological Crime Scene Investigators training for the first time in Lima 🇵🇪 to 24 participants. This 5-day course was designed for forensic & crime scene management personnel responsible for collecting evidence at radiologically contaminated crime scenes.
0
16
39
#INTERPOL's Project Watchmaker is featured in this month's issue of #NCT magazine where you can gain insight into the Project's goals & objectives. @IBConsultancy . Read more:
5
14
38
☢️22 participants from South Africa 🇿🇦 now have ⬆️ technical & critical safety understanding following @INTERPOL_CBRNE 's 4-day Radiological Crime Scene Awareness Course. The course was aimed @ national/provincial strategic decision-makers from multi-sectoral agencies.
3
9
35
Participants of Project Pandora were presented with an #INTERPOL Operational Manual during a post-training meeting. Representatives gathered @INTERPOL_HQ from #Iraq, #Jordan, #Morocco & #Tunisia to share how #darknet training benefitted their #investigations with new techniques.
2
17
33
With the aim of facilitating #cooperation & sustaining #engagement on #nuclear #security after the conclusion of the #NSS process, the Nuclear Security Contact Group convened at @INTERPOL_HQ on 26 June to continue advancing a comprehensive #global nuclear security #architecture.
27
17
32
Day 3 session six saw panelists discuss the importance of #informationsharing between government & industry partners & now #awareness efforts are key to #threatmitigation. @INTERPOL_HQ @NPPD @FBI #globalchemcongress #chemicalsecurity
4
13
32
Joint vision: "To operationalize our combined expertise to enhance our collective ability to detect, deter, & disrupt the acquisition or use of explosive precursor chemicals and chemical weapons, which is why the holistic role of INTERPOL is so important.".#globalchemcongress
2
16
39
@INTERPOL_CBRNE held a specialized #training on secure #darknet #investigation techniques, aimed at countering the #illicittrade of biological & chemical materials and dual-use equipment.
0
18
28
The Iraqi Capacity Building & Training #Initiative is taking place this week in #KualaLumpur, #Malaysia. It consists of a two-training #course focused on #chemical incident #investigation #techniques and #bestpractices for Iraqi senior #investigators.
1
17
33
Crimp Phase III just completed in Amman!.Objectives included:.✅Reviewing national countermeasures to reinforce & complement existing chemical control measures. ✅Developing a sustainable chemical security programme in 🇯🇴 to prioritise activities based on the security threat.
5
13
33
INTERPOL_CBRNE helps member countries respond to the #COVID19 #pandemic by assessing its impact, gathering lessons learned & best practices to benefit #LawEnforcement. Download a series of #posters to help enhance effectiveness & coordination measures:
2
15
37
This Congress comes at a pivotal time with an increase in the use of chemical weapons by non-state actors in and outside theatres of conflict - @INTERPOL_HQ Secretary General, Jürgen Stock.
4
18
33
We have recently visited Iraqi 🇮🇶 authorities to take stock of progress made since implementing Watchmaker 💣 and CRIMP 🧪, and to identify new opportunities for collaboration 🤝 in the field of chemical and explosives #terrorism prevention.
2
12
32
#PHOTOS from last week's #UNSGM #training event included topics on report writing, #evidence gathering & handling, #interviewing & #negotiations , & operational #safety and field #communications. #CBRNE #INTERPOL
4
14
31
Biological incidents know no borders, meaning regional cooperation is vital. From 9-10 Nov, BIOSAFE Working Groups in Mali & Mauritania discussed enhanced #biosecurity strategies. Thank you to all who participated!
4
8
35
Our #Bioterrorism team is honoured to deliver a statement at the #1972BWC Meeting of States Parties. #LawEnforcement plays a major role in prevention, preparedness and response to outbreaks.
1
10
35
#GlobalChemCongress is hosting its 1st webinar on #GenderInclusivity. Discussions to focus on the importance of gender parity & how to achieve & maintain a diverse chemical security culture. Involved in chemical security? . Contact us: chemcongress@interpol.int by 25/04 to join!
2
16
28
LAUNCH 🚀: We can now collect, store, analyse & report on biological threats & incidents!. #BioTracker will provide alerts to global law enforcement on unusual ☣️ events & any major turning points. National Central Bureaus have until 06/06 to join this new Criminal Analysis File
9
16
34
The last of 3 activities from the 'Enhancing Biological Investigation Skills package is complete! This workshop on 'Reinforcement of Investigations on Foreign Terrorist Fighters' strengthened 🔎investigation capacities of police, judges, public prosecutors & intelligence agencies
0
10
35
#NEWS : #INTERPOL #operation in Southeast #Asia targets movement of #bombmakers. Click here for the full story - #counterterrorism #biometricdata #informationsharing
2
18
31
La première session du projet d’@INTERPOL_HQ d’appui à la réponse aux incidents #NRBC dans la région du #Sahel et 🇨🇮, regroupant 26 représentants des forces de l’ordre et de la protection civile du 🇲🇷🇲🇱 🇳🇪 🇧🇫 🇹🇩 et 🇨🇮️a été organisée à #Abidjan grâce au soutien de @francediplo.
7
10
37
Patrick Stevens, #INTERPOL Counter Terrorism Director, discusses the importance of #biometrics at this year's #HNCB2019 conference. CBRNE's Project Watchmaker uses biometrics to help track, identify and prosecute #bombmakers around the world:
1
17
31
Projet RHINO: Formation en #biosûreté et #biosécurité en Guinée (19-22 fév) pour des formateurs des ministères de la #santé, #sécurité et protection civile et services vétérinaires afin de renforcer la réponse pluri-institutionelle aux #incidentsbiologiques
2
15
30