Greater efficiency in sharing information

Terrorists and other dangerous criminals operate around the globe, online, in networks and across borders. They regularly use airlines as a means of transport.

The Schengen Information System (SIS) is an indispensable database for the exchange of information between police, migration and border control authorities in the Schengen area.

Interoperabilität (IOP) bezeichnet ein IT-basiertes System der Europäischen Union, welche künftig die gleichzeitige Abfrage aller relevanten europäischen Informationssysteme ermöglichen soll.

Valuable information for police work, such as DNA profiles, fingerprints and vehicle owner data, is stored in national databases.