From February 19th – 1 March 2024, PCBT AIRCOP implemented a two-week theoretical and practical training in Cotonou on passenger targeting and freight control, led by Belgian and French customs officers. The training’s overall aim was to provide participants with the tools and knowledge needed to carry out effective targeting operations to detect high-risk passengers and cargo at an early stage.
The end of course evaluation revealed overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, with over 80% rating the activity as excellent or very good. All participants unanimously agreed that the course significantly enhanced their knowledge and technical skills in passenger and postal targeting, emphasizing its direct applicability to their daily work. The activity was designed to include a full week of hands-on practice at the airport; even so, participants still wanted more practical exercises, indicating the perceived value and effectiveness of hands-on learning experiences.
Overall, the task force agents expressed a strong commitment to sharing their newfound knowledge with colleagues and implementing learned strategies in their professional roles, indicating a high level of satisfaction and engagement with the course content and delivery.
