With over 500 members in 30 countries, ENLETS is organised to maximise knowledge sharing across borders.
Led by Patrick Padding from the Netherlands Police and supported by DG HOME, the Core Group steers the initiative. By maintaining close ties with the European Commission and major institutions, they ensure our findings reach both practitioners and European policymakers.
The Core Group members are experienced ENLETS representatives from across the network, bringing technology expertise and representing a range of EU countries. The Group works closely with the Technology Interest Groups and the National Contact Points, forming a strong three-part structure that keeps ENLETS connected across strategic direction, technical input, and national-level coordination.
NCPs are the vital link between ENLETS and individual member states. They connect national experts with the Network and ensure our recommendations are implemented locally.
The Secretariat keeps the Network moving by managing membership, organising events, and overseeing communications.
TIGs are specialised teams of practitioners that analyse gaps, test market solutions, and develop strategies against emerging threats. We currently operate four TIGs:
The Public Order TIG has formed to help consolidate understanding multiple approaches and technologiess used across the EU to keep public spaces secure and citizens safe. The Public Order TIG encompasses the spirit of ENLETS to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and best practices, stimulating cooperation among relevant groups and networks. Besides, the group is working towards several key objectives: establishing a landscape on the current state of play in the EU for broad public order topics, defining and systemising the gaps and needs of LEAs and identifying technological innovations and methods to support officers in their duties.
The Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems TIG is a continuation of an earlier group dedicated to Drone technology. The group is supported by an Advisory Board made up of representatives of DG HOME of the European Commission (Unit D.2 Counter Terrorism).
Like the other TIGs, the principal objectives are to help share best practices, ideas, and insights across the EU, supporting continuous improvement across Europe. Specifically, providing the European LEAs with practical knowledge of innovative technology for countermeasures in the fields of (1) detection and identification and (2) safe zone and neutralisation.
Operational Centers are known as the “Heart of the Police,” as they pump blood into the veins of police networks while remaining vigilant to a variety of threats. They are undeniably an important part of police work, which is why this relaunched permanent working group focuses on Operational Centers and their requirements.
The group’s goal is to improve cooperation and information sharing among Operational Centres during major events, particularly during a situation’s “Golden Hour.”
Members of the group will be able to participate in the pilot testing of “EU cross-border communication.” In times of crisis and emergency, the Operational Centres continue to lack the ability to share data across borders in a timely and secure manner. Within OC TIG, ENLETS will discuss operational challenges for OCs and set up tests and pilots for cross-border data exchange during the “Golden Hour”.
At its current pace, climate change is a major challenge worldwide, increasingly felt in Europe through severe weather events such as flash floods and wildfires. Environmental degradation is a serious threat to our future, which is why the European Commission has decided to take decisive action to prevent it. In December 2019, a package of policy initiatives to save nature was signed. It’s called the European Green Deal.
The primary goal of the Deal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The Green Deal initiative also sets benchmark emissions goals for 2030 (a 55% reduction in greenhouse gases as compared to 1990) as well as 2040 (to be determined), and engages both private and public sectors – including Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).
The Green Policing TIG’s primary goals are to foster innovation and collaboration across three areas of environmentally-conscious policing, which will require a fast and coordinated approach to meet targets: Green Mobility, Green Buildings, and the Green Ways of Working. Independent subgroups have been formed for each of the three domains, with regular online meetings to be used as the core mode of ensuring accountability.
Efficient and secure communication is essential — especially for professionals working in the field of security. That is why ENLETS uses the ENLETS Messenger Service (EMS): a secure, GDPR-compliant platform designed for law enforcement agencies within our network, enabling trusted and effective communication across the group.
Patrick Padding is a sworn officer and a senior adviser to the Chief of Police of the Central Unit for Operations and Expertise. He has dedicated the last decade of his career to leading the ENLETS network, leading European projects, as well as supporting the European Commission’s priorities in various roles.
His career started as a patrol officer and, through further studies, he became responsible for environmental crime investigations, followed by an eight-year period leading homicide investigations. After this, he became responsible for uniformed police units, followed by eight years of leading special operations.
His background helps him understand the needs of the police, and his role allows him to act as a bridge between practice and research.
Martina Verdiesenova works within the Netherlands Police as a Senior Policy Adviser for International Police Cooperation. Two years ago, she joined ENLETS, supporting Patrick Padding, the Core Group Leader of ENLETS, in leading this European network.
Her main focus lies in coordinating the TIG activities, and therefore she is closely involved with the TIG Leaders to guide work within ENLETS, ensuring alignment with strategic EU priorities. In her previous roles, she was involved in international police cooperation, mainly regarding Dutch cooperation with INTERPOL, Europol, and EMPACT. She has gained valuable experience in the international arena that she can apply well within ENLETS.
Pavel Bouberle has been serving in the Police of the Czech Republic since 2004. During his career, he has held several management positions, including Deputy Police President for Economy. He currently works at the National Operations Centre of the Police Presidium, where he focuses on developing international police cooperation in the field of operational management.
Within ENLETS, he has been the National Contact Point since 2017 and is also a member of the ENLETS Core Group. He initiated the Green Policing working group, which he led for two years, and has led the OC TIG since September 2025.
Jakub Gorczyński is the Commander of the Regional Police Headquarters in Bydgoszcz and has served in the Polish Police since 1994. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions, including Chief of the Staff Division in the Poznań Regional Police Headquarters and First Deputy Commander Regional Police Headquarters in Radom.
Within ENLETS, he has been the Public Order TIG Leader since 2021. He has also worked as a QROC Police Expert and previously served as a CEPOL Expert in police operations, public order, and the security of mass events. He has contributed to European cooperation initiatives, including the China–EU Police Training Project. He has completed specialised training in operational command and critical incident management in Poland and the United States.
Jarmo Pustinen works in the Police Department of the Ministry of the Interior. He represents a modern hybrid way of working between organisations and, in this way, connects ideas, people, and innovations. Jarmo has over 30 years of experience in police work.
Currently, he is leading the ministry’s EU RDI Projects Team that takes care of several EU-funded projects. He is also chairing the ENLETS C-UAS TIG together with his Belgian colleague Johan Verschaeve.
Since 2016, one of the most important ENLETS themes in which Jarmo has been involved has concerned the use of drones, the related field of robotics, and the development of their potential applications for law-enforcement authorities.
Katerina Tumova works as a lawyer and project manager at the Police Presidium of the Czech Republic, where she is responsible for sustainability projects, including the introduction of energy management systems in police buildings.
She has been part of the ENLETS Green Policing Technology Interest Group since its creation in Prague in September 2023. Initially, she led the Green Buildings subgroup, and since 2024, has been the TIG Leader.
Her work is focused on integrating sustainable technologies and practices into law enforcement activities, in line with the European Climate Law, the European Green Deal, and the Fit for 55 initiative.
Every component of this structure plays a crucial role.
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There is a need for cooperation to exchange experiences to solve our challenges, and I think that can be best done together within the European Union and between the countries in ENLETS
We have common goals and tasks. We cooperate all the time and we can share our experience with members of ENLETS Technology Interest Groups. It’s very important for officers from other countries to see how we deal with all our work every day.
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