DARLENE aims to investigate means by which AR can be deployed in real time to aid in LEA decision-making by employing AR capabilities and combining them with powerful ML algorithms, sensor information fusion techniques, 3D reconstruction, wearable technology and personalized context-aware recommendations. Hence DARLENE will offer European LEAs a proactive security solution which will provide an IoT level of Situational Awareness, detection and recognition, combining cutting edge technology and public security in all security verticals. It will enable LEAs to reduce and prevent crime, and to more quickly respond to crimes already in progress, by enabling them to sort through massive volumes of data to predict, anticipate and prevent criminal activities, make better informed tactical decisions and provide enhanced protection services for European citizens. DARLENE will therefore develop practical and beneficial policing applications through the use of affordable, light-weight and inconspicuous AR glasses. Such applications will capitalize on cutting edge research that will combine with AR Technology to create innovative methods for combating crime and even terrorist acts. To align technology development with actual security needs and requirements, DARLENE will build a community of LEAs organization and security stakeholders that will guide the development process and evaluate the entire DARLENE ecosystem. In this regard, DARLENE foresees extensive demonstration and training activities for LEAs while the entire solution will be demonstrated and validated in realistic scenarios during the pilot phase of the project, thus paving the way to its field deployment and commercial uptake.

l-LEAD’s focus is on the incapability of groups of operational Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) practitioners defining their needs for innovation. This will be done in a methodological way, also with the help of the research & industrial partners supplemented by a broad range of committed stakeholders. I-LEAD will build the capacity to monitor the security research and technology market in order to ensure a better matching and uptake of innovations by law enforcement agencies with the overarching aim to make it a sustainable Pan-Europan LEA network. Earlier funded European research with a high technology readiness level as well as pipeline technologies will be closely monitored and assessed on its usefulness. Where possible a direct uptake from this research will be facilitated and implemented in the ENLETS and ENFSI networks supporting the action. I-LEAD will indicate priorities in five practitioner groups as well as aspects that needs (more) standardization and formulate recommendations how to incorporate these in procedures. As a final step, I-LEAD will advise the Member States through the existing EDBP-ESTP procurement group about how the outcomes of this project could be used in Pre-Commercial Procurement and Public Procurement of Innovation activities.

LEAD-PRO focuses on mature technological solutions, achieving a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8, fostering collaboration among SMEs from different Member States, fostering collaboration among SMEs from different Member States, involving LEA/First Responder end-users in the validation process, and promoting collaboration between small technology companies and research organisations. With a consortium comprising three SMEs from Spain, Lithuania, Ireland, as well as three partner LEAs serving as end users from Spain, Lithuania, Latvia, complemented by dynamic NGO, the project spans 24 months. The project's primary aim is to equip LEAs and first responders with advanced AI-based tools and technologies that enhance their capabilities across all operational phases and contribute to digital societal resilience. The LEAD-PRO solution encompasses three advances: *Real-Time Information Collection and Analysis for Disaster Prediction: The project develops an innovative platform for gathering, processing, and sharing real-time data and information. This includes CCTV, cameras, drones, and anomaly detection systems. The platform integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data to create a robust warning system and enhance geolocation capabilities for both the public and rescue teams. *Optimisation of Disaster Prevention: LEAD-PRO exploits monitoring data, satellite/remote sensing information, and artificial intelligence to conduct high-level assessments. This involves optimising the processing of data from satellite and aerial imagery, sensor networks, and weather information. *Robust Response for Better Recovery: The project focuses on innovative solutions for post-crisis and disaster recovery, including robotics for tasks in hazardous areas. Utilizing UAV/UAS for assessing areas of interest, the project addresses energy and data network rehabilitation, autonomous systems, and decentralised operation.

Police leaders are expected to provide vision, shape national perspective into European, communicate effectively towards internal and external forces. Senior officers must be both hard-headed business managers and professional politicians, while inspiring and motivating ranks, who themselves are facing enormous upheaval. Above all, leadership is more accountable and under more scrutiny than ever before. Having in mind the current situation project partners decided to contribute to the creation of clear, strong and innovative training system for senior police officers. The aim of the project – to create the system of relevant and high-quality improvement of senior police officers’ professional strategic, leadership and management skills.Project objectives: 1) to create the assessment methodology of senior police officers’ competencies; 2) to organise pilot identifying of the needs for improving senior police officers’ professional skills; 3) to develop the modules of training programme and the methodical material; 4) to carry out pilot trainings for senior police offers.The target group of the project were senior police officers, who are heads of police institutions and departments and fall under the needs to identify and improve existing or acquire new professional skills and knowledge for everyday work.Project partners:1. Police Department under the MoI of the Republic of Lithuania. The central authority of the Lithuanian Police, which forms and develops the strategy for the police, organises the management of the territorial units, as well as implements the human resources policy and training within the police system.2. Ltd Human Study Centre. Consulting company, applying management and psychology solutions for business and individuals, personnel development (seminars, couching), assessment, outplacement, organisational research.3. Lithuanian police school. Specialized institution of the Lithuanian Police, which provides the vocational training for cadets and further training for police officers.4. The State Police of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia. It implements the state policy in the field of crime combating and the protection of public order and safety.5. The Federal Police Belgium. Part of it the National Police Academy and General Directorate of Resources Management and Information are responsible for the basic training of police officers namely superintendents and chief superintendents and their continuous training.Project results: 1) created the assessment methodology of senior police officer’ competencies “Assessment Centre”2) identified the needs for improving senior police officers’ competencies3) designed the training programme and methodical material 4) organised the pilot training for police commissioners.The intellectual outputs will be used by the project partners for future police leaders selection and for senior police officers training.