European Union Supports Security Sector Reforms in Georgia through Technological Solutions

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The European Union has been providing support to Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs to enhance its analytical capacities, protect child rights, and prevent domestic violence. Recent efforts have focused on equipping the Forensic-Criminalistics Department and the 112 Emergency Response Centre with high-technological hardware and software solutions. These solutions include specialized forensic workstations, software, and equipment to analyze evidence and conduct forensic analysis. Additionally, child interview rooms have been equipped with special audio and video recording technology, and domestic violence kits have been donated to the 112 Emergency Response Centre.

Key Takeaways:

  • The European Union has provided high-technological hardware and software solutions to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia to enhance analytical capacities in forensic-criminal investigations.
  • The solutions include specialized forensic workstations, software, and equipment to analyze evidence and conduct forensic analysis.
  • The Forensic-Criminalistics Department is able to enhance and analyze photo and video evidence during criminal investigations.
  • The child interview room at Tbilisi Police Department was equipped with special audio and video recording technology to create a stress-free atmosphere for investigators to interview minors.
  • Domestic violence kits have been donated to the 112 Emergency Response Centre to prevent domestic violence and improve compliance to restraining orders.
  • Research shows that GPS-monitored offenders are 95% less likely to commit a new crime.
  • The European Union has provided 250 sets of Domestic Violence Kits.
  • Ekaterine Machavariani, Director of International Relations Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, expressed gratitude to the European Union and UNOPS for their assistance and support.
  • The next stage of the EU support includes delivery and handover of cybersecurity hardware & software solutions to improve capacities of relevant departments to fight against cybercrime.
  • Since 2020, high-technological software and hardware solutions and emergency rescue equipment worth $1,800,000 has been procured for the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Statistics:

  • 250 sets of Domestic Violence Kits have been donated to the 112 Emergency Response Centre.
  • GPS-monitored offenders are 95% less likely to commit a new crime.
  • $1,800,000 has been spent on high-technological software and hardware solutions and emergency rescue equipment for the Ministry of Internal Affairs since 2020.

Sources:

  • European Union External Action Service
  • Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
  • UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)