Fedpol Coordination: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme enables coordination between different police forces by providing shared access to essential criminal information across the country.

👤Who it's for

This program is specifically designed for law enforcement agencies. It serves as a framework to ensure that different police bodies can work together effectively through a unified system. It is intended for official agencies tasked with maintaining public safety and conducting criminal investigations.

🎁What you get

The primary benefit of this coordination is access to national criminal databases, specifically RIPOL. This database allows agencies to share and view vital criminal information, ensuring that data collected by one agency is available to others when necessary for investigations or public safety.

💰What it costs you

There is no direct monetary cost mentioned for the individual user, but participation requires that your agency maintains secure, authorized access to the national network. This means your agency must have the proper technical infrastructure and security protocols in place to connect to and use the official police systems.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important thing to remember is that all access and usage of the information within these databases is strictly governed by data privacy laws (DSG). This means you cannot use the data arbitrarily; every search and every piece of information accessed must comply with these legal standards to protect individual privacy rights.

📝How to apply

1. Verify that your agency holds the official law enforcement status required for participation.
2. Coordinate with your department to establish secure, authorized access to the national network.
3. Ensure all staff members are trained on the specific data privacy laws (DSG) that govern how this information can be used.
4. Follow the official protocols for accessing the RIPOL database for all investigative needs.

For more information, visit the official portal: https://www.fedpol.admin.ch