U.S. Embassy in Montenegro

The mission of the U.S. Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) is to strengthen national security by advancing U.S. law enforcement operations abroad.

ICITAP Program Office of the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro has assisted the development of Montenegro’s law enforcement capabilities since 2006. ICITAP has worked with the National Police Directorate, Ministry of Interior and the National Police Academy on a number of projects over the years enhancing the capacity of the police to investigate serious and organized crime. ICITAP Team is led by Mission Advisor working closely with Montenegro law enforcement representatives on identifying training and equipment requirements and needs for increased operability. ICITAP often works in tandem with the U.S. Embassy’s INL Team – Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.

The ICITAP Work Plan focuses on supporting the specialized investigative bureaus of the National Police Directorate and Ministry of Interior through delivery of technical assistance. ICITAP has strived to make United States the partner of choice when it comes to the fight against transnational organized crime, with effective cooperation that is mutually beneficial to both of our nations. ICITAP also supports Montenegro’s efforts towards the European Union (EU) accession. Accession requirements on organized crime and corruption are contained in Chapter 24 of the EU Action Plan. Many of the Chapter 24 requirements pertain to enhancements needed by the Police Directorate in investigating organized criminal groups, detecting corruption of public officials, and interdicting cross-border crime.

ICITAP activities in Montenegro are funded by the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).