First responders across Kosovo* are undergoing hands-on training in investigating cybercrime, marking a major step in strengthening frontline response capacities. The programme, supported by the CYBERKOP Action of the Octopus Project, was developed earlier this year with the involvement of international expertise ensuring alignment with international best practices and legal standards provided under  the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention). It is now being delivered for the first time by the Kosovo Police Training Division and it is already reaching officers in all regions of Kosovo*.

Through the training 20 law enforcement representatives were equipped with practical skills for identifying and classifying cyber offences, conducting initial investigations, handling electronic evidence, and coordinating with relevant institutions. Delivered through a structured and locally adapted programme, the initiative ensures that first responders are prepared to act effectively from the outset of a case.

With 120 first responders set to be trained by the end of 2025, Kosovo Police is scaling up fast – and CYBERKOP Action will continue to support this momentum by helping domestic institutions build a sustainable and coordinated response to cybercrime.