THEMIS: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGAINST CRIMINALITY IN EUROPE

The purpose of the Project is to improve the competence of police officers in international crime issues and implementing the Schengen Acquis, with the overall objective to strengthen obligations indicated to be performed by Lithuania as a full member of the Schengen area. Reference is made to the application dated 29 August 2008 and any subsequent correspondence with the Focal Point. The completed Project shall include the following activities and results: 1. Traineeships for teachers of Klaipeda police school; 2. Organising and implementing training of Lithuanian police officers; 3. Purchase of a system of laser simulators for training; 4. Project audit and 5. Management and publicity. The Project Promoter is Klaipeda Police School under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Subject to national law the Project shall be implemented in partnership with The Norwegian National Police Directorate. The Focal Point shall ensure that the Ministry of Finance shall provide at least 15 percent and the Project Promoter shall provide at least 2 percent of the estimated eligible Project cost.