International Projects & Cooperation
Lithuanian Police – Experienced and Reliable International Partner
The Lithuanian Police has extensive experience in implementing international projects funded by the EU Internal Security Fund, Interreg, Erasmus+ and other programmes. We successfully manage projects from idea to sustainable results, strengthening both national and European security.
Our Project Management Journey
We follow a clear and efficient project cycle:
Initiation – idea, proposal, application;
Implementation & Monitoring – team coordination, procurement, communication, interim reporting;
Completion – project results, final reports, documentation;
Post-project period – continuity of project results, ex-post reports and audits.
Main Actors
International Projects Division (under the International Cooperation Board of the Police Department) provides central coordination and support, while each project is driven by a dedicates Project Promoter and Implementation Team responsible for successful execution of results.
Scale of Our International Projects Implementation
Strong International Network
We actively cooperate with law enforcement institutions from:
Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Norway, Ukraine, Germany, UK, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Colombia, Ireland, Israel, USA, Denmark, Albania, Armenia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Georgia, Moldova, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Austria, Malta, Iceland, Netherlands, Romania, Hungary, Portugal, France.
Development Cooperation Experience:
With over 15 years of experience in EU Twinning and development projects, we have successfully shared best practices as project implementers in Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, Jordan, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
Selected Successful Projects – What We Deliver
I-LEAD Innovation- Law Enforcement Agencies Dialogue – (Horizon 2020) Strengthened cooperation, improved innovation uptake, enhanced officers’ skills, and developed practical guidelines.
DARLENE: Deep Augmented Reality Law Enforcement Ecosystem – (Horizon 2020) Developed AR-based tools for law enforcement, improved situational awareness, enhanced officer safety, and validated solutions through pilot use cases.
Passenger Name Record (PNR) Management System (Phase I) – Enhanced PIU efficiency, new Passenger Data Analysis Platform, face recognition, 57 training events (854 officers trained).
Creation of Workplaces for Habitaloscopic Data Register (HDR) – Unified biometric data collection and sharing system.
Reducing Corruption in Road Traffic Management – 37 mobile speed cameras (“tripods”) for greater transparency and lower corruption risk.
Strengthening Crime Prevention through Modern Surveillance – Advanced video/audio equipment for the Criminal Police Bureau.
Strengthening ARAS Explosives Disposal Capabilities – Special vehicle, demining robots, jammers, X-ray and drone for counter-terrorism.
EU Investment in SIRENE Unit – Modern premises, equipment and training for 600 officers + new interoperability tools.
Preparing for Emergencies at the Lithuania-Poland Border – Joint training, tactical medicine, drones, mobile command centre.
Virtual Reality Enhanced Training for Law Enforcement (VIRTLE) – (Erasmus+) Immersive VR scenarios for tactical medicine, communication and public-space operations.
Why Partner with Lithuanian Police?
Proven ability to manage more than 40 international projects per year;
Modern technical solutions and high-quality equipment;
Strong operational experience in cross-border security;
Long-term sustainability of project results.
We are open to new joint initiatives in fighting organised crime, border security, training, innovation and capacity building.
Contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Vidmantas Vadeikis
Head of the International Projects Division, International Cooperation Board, Police Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania
Phone: +370 616 96 154
E-mail: [email protected]
Ingrida Lamanauskienė
International Cooperation Board Advisor, Police Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania
Phone: +370 614 51 717
E-mail: [email protected]
Last updated: 15-04-2026
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