From September 25-27 and again from September 30-October 2, EUBAM held two specialized training sessions on document verification for officers from the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service and the State Security Service of Ukraine. The “train-the-trainer” courses, held at the Palanca jointly operated border crossing point, were led by certified experts from the German Federal Police.

A total of 20 officers participated in the sessions, gaining advanced skills in the control and verification of travel documents. The training covered the examination of security features and printing techniques using a wide range of passport samples from different countries. Officers also improved their abilities in identifying imposters and utilizing open-source information to verify document authenticity.

Initial feedback from participants and trainers has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the course’s relevance to the officers’ daily responsibilities. EUBAM’s initiative aims to strengthen the expertise of Ukrainian border and security personnel, enhancing their capacity to ensure border security and counter document fraud.