Preparedness through Partnership and Professional Excellence

The European Law Enforcement Training & Advisory Program (ELETAP) is a core initiative of the United States Police Department (USPD), designed to strengthen law-enforcement capability across Europe through advanced training, operational advisory support, and structured professional exchange. ELETAP serves as a platform for collaboration between U.S.-trained law-enforcement professionals and European partner agencies, focusing on readiness, interoperability, and the continuous development of modern policing standards.

The mission of ELETAP is to enhance public safety by delivering high-quality training, tactical advisory services, and subject-matter expertise to partner organizations facing evolving security challenges. The program emphasizes the transfer of proven operational methodologies, leadership principles, and best practices, ensuring that participating agencies are equipped to respond effectively to both routine and high-risk situations.

ELETAP operates as a structured, non-deployable support framework centered on training, advisory, and evaluation functions. USPD personnel contribute through instructional roles, scenario-based exercises, capability assessments, and strategic advisory assignments. Engagements may include tactical training in areas such as critical incident response, high-risk operations, investigative techniques, and command-level decision-making, as well as institutional support in the development of standard operating procedures and training programs.

In operational readiness, ELETAP focuses on building sustainable capabilities within partner agencies. This includes the design and execution of joint exercises, readiness evaluations, and after-action review processes aimed at identifying strengths, addressing capability gaps, and reinforcing effective operational practices. The program promotes a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professionalism.

Within the advisory domain, ELETAP provides experienced personnel to support leadership and specialized units through structured guidance and expertise. This may involve consultation on organizational development, operational planning, interagency coordination, and the integration of emerging technologies and methodologies into law-enforcement operations. All advisory activities are conducted in alignment with host-nation laws, institutional frameworks, and agency-specific policies.

ELETAP also facilitates international cooperation by strengthening relationships between law-enforcement entities across jurisdictions. Through coordinated training initiatives and professional exchange, the program enhances mutual understanding, communication, and interoperability between partner agencies, enabling more effective joint responses to cross-border threats and complex security environments.

Through the European Law Enforcement Training & Advisory Program, the USPD reinforces its commitment to professional excellence, ethical standards, and collaborative security. ELETAP ensures that knowledge, experience, and operational insight are shared responsibly and effectively—supporting capable, resilient, and future-ready law-enforcement organizations across Europe.