The Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC) is a multidisciplinary, security-focused research centre located in the United Kingdom. We collaborate with research, government, industry and security stakeholders to address contemporary security challenges at the local, national and international levels. We are a diverse team of researchers, technology specialists and security experts focused on delivering tangible solutions for law enforcement and other security stakeholders. This combination makes CENTRIC uniquely placed to offer innovative applied research, professional expertise and training in the modern security environment.
The Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), founded in 2000, is the largest Research Centre in Northern Greece, as well as a leading Research Centre in the EU. CERTH consists of five institutes and participates in OSPREY through its Information Technologies Institute (ITI), founded in 1998 as a non-profit organisation and a founding member of CERTH, participating in a great number of Research, Development, and Innovation projects funded by European and public investment funds, as well as services contracted by firms and other private legal entities. CERTH/ITI participates in OSPREY through two laboratories, both with significant experience and long-lasting presence in security research projects (FP7, H2020, and currently in Horizon Europe): Multimedia Knowledge and Social Data Analytics laboratory (MKLab), one of the largest labs at ITI, participating through the Multimodal Data Fusion and Analytics (M4D) group focusing on Web and social media mining, Natural Language Processing, AI-based Multimodal Analytics, and Explainable AI; and Visual Computing Lab (VCL) with scientific expertise and significant experience in high quality research in Computer Vision and Deep/Machine Learning.
The Cybercrime Research Institute (CRI) is an independent research institution based in Cologne, Germany, dedicated to scientific excellence in the fields of cybercrime, cybersecurity, law and ethics. The Institute’s mission is to advance knowledge and promote legally sound and ethically responsible innovation, with a particular focus on ensuring legal compliance in complex technological and digital environments. CRI’s interdisciplinary team consists primarily of experienced legal scholars and practitioners with extensive specialised expertise in law and ethics, particularly in relation to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. The Institute conducts fundamental and applied research, develops regulatory and ethical frameworks, and provides authoritative legal analysis in support of policy development and technology governance. CRI has a long-standing record of leadership and scientific contribution within major European research programmes. The Institute has served as work package and task leader in numerous EU-funded projects, including COURAGE, TENSOR, FORESIGHT, AIDA, GRACE, ATLANTIS, LAGO, STARLIGHT, CYCLOPES and DETECTOR, where it has been responsible for core research activities on legal, ethical and compliance-related aspects.
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a top-ranked, internationally oriented research university, comprising seven faculties, two institutes, and a university college. Rooted in the dynamic city of Rotterdam, EUR fosters academic excellence through its Erasmian Values – entrepreneurial, socially engaged, open-minded, and globally connected. With over 34,000 students and 6,300 staff from more than 140 countries, it is one of the largest and most diverse universities in the Netherlands, and a recognised leader in addressing global challenges across health, wealth, governance, and culture. The Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) exemplifies this mission through interdisciplinary research and education in public administration, psychology, sociology, and pedagogical sciences. Home to 4,000 students and 600 staff, ESSB combines strong funding performance with innovative teaching and a vibrant academic environment. Affiliated institutes such as DRIFT, RISBO, and IHS further strengthen its impact through applied research and collaboration with policy, civil society, and urban stakeholders.
The European Forum for Urban Security (Efus) is the only European network dedicated to fostering discussion, cooperation and support among local and regional authorities in the field of crime prevention and urban security. Founded in 1987, it brings together nearly 250 cities and regions from 17 countries. Recognised for its expertise by national and European institutions, Efus is a network that represents the diversity of territories and promotes the exchange of experience between local and regional authorities beyond political affiliations, according to the principle of cities helping cities.
The Ministry of the Interior forms part of the Government. The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security. The Ministry’s vision is a safe and secure society in all situations. The Ministry’s three key duties are: preparing legislation within its mandate; managing the performance of agencies within the Ministry’s branch of government; dealing with international and EU affairs that fall within its remit.
The French Ministry of the Interior (FRMOI – Ministère de l’Intérieur) is responsible for French internal security, civil protection and the overall coordination of the state’s law enforcement forces across the national territory. It brings together the National Police and the National Gendarmerie, ensuring day‑to‑day safety of citizens, support to local authorities and crisis management at national and European levels. Within EU security research projects, the ministry contributes operational expertise, access to end‑user needs and the capacity to test and validate innovative solutions in real‑life security contexts.
The Global Cyber Alliance (GCAB) is an international nonprofit organisation that mobilises collective action to tackle the Internet’s greatest challenges and build a safer digital world for everyone. It achieves this in three ways: working with communities; engaging infrastructure owners and operators; and driving Internet ecosystem engagement.
The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the UK and is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, counter-terrorism and police.
Founded in 1989, the Institute of Communication & Computer Systems (ICCS) is the research branch of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens and one of the top three in research institutions in Greece. ICCS brings together more than 800 researchers, faculty, and staff to promote interdisciplinary science and technology in the fields of hardware and software technologies, computer networking and digital communications, automation, information systems, decision-making and sustainability. ICCS has an expanding portfolio of approximately 4,900 research and development (R&D) projects in partnership with national and European partners and more than 400 international affiliations, with a strong focus on both fundamental and applied research.
The Lisbon Municipal Police (LMP) is responsible for carrying out all municipal policing functions defined by law. Its duties include conducting inspections in areas such as urban planning, economic activities, environmental quality, road traffic management, and the protection of the city’s forested zones. The LMP also contributes to public tranquillity through the regular monitoring of public spaces. Guided by a community policing approach, the LMP focuses on prevention and on promoting active citizenship in local safety initiatives. Its Community Policing Program – Safer Communities is built on the creation of strategic safety partnerships that involve citizens, civil society organisations, and local authorities in both the planning and implementation of this policing model. This collaborative approach strengthens trust between police and the community, reinforces shared responsibility for safety, and contributes to building safer and more resilient communities.
The Malta Police Force, established under Sir Thomas Maitland’s governorship in 1813-1814, is one of Europe’s oldest. Initially set up during Malta’s transition to a British crown colony, it was structured into executive and judicial branches to enhance law and order. Following Malta’s self-governance in 1921, the police force fell under local government control, marking a significant transition in its administration and operational focus. This rich history underscores the force’s longstanding commitment to maintaining peace and security on the island. The Malta Police Force Transformation Strategy 2020-2025, which has completed 80% of its committed strategies, and the Malta Police Corporate Strategy 2025-2030, are driving the organisation to new levels of contemporary policing.
The Trauma and Recovery Research Unit at McMaster University advances understanding and treatment of trauma-related illness and PTSD among military members, Veterans, first responders, and survivors of childhood abuse. Led by Dr Margaret McKinnon, the team develops innovative interventions targeting guilt, shame, moral injury, dissociation, and cognitive dysfunction. Supported by federal, provincial, and private funding, the unit collaborates with government and research partners to foster recovery and post-traumatic growth through evidence-based approaches.
Police Scotland was established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland. Our purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland, focusing on Keeping People Safe in line with our values of integrity, fairness and respect and with human rights at the heart of everything we do.
As part of the consortium, our service will provide operational and strategic expertise to ensure that OSPREY develops optimal solutions to address the risks and threats faced by public-facing professionals, and to develop learning and training curricula which will support the implementation of enhanced strategic approaches. Through participation in co-creation workshops, pilot activities and evaluation exercises, Police Scotland will validate OSPREY’s technological and methodological outputs. Our involvement aims to strengthen the project’s capacity to deliver tools that enhance investigative quality, ensure lawful and transparent practice, and reinforce public confidence in responses to online harms that threaten the individuals who represent democratic institutions.
Vicomtech is a Technological centre, located in San Sebastian (Spain), set up as a private non-profit Foundation. Our main mission is to respond to the Applied Research, Development and Innovation needs of businesses and institutions in our environment, enabling them to confront new financial and social challenges, thus improving their competitiveness in the global marketplace.
We research and develop technology in collaboration with businesses, other centres and universities to generate a positive impact on our environment through technology transfer. We specialise in digital technologies related to Visual Computing, Interaction and Artificial Intelligence.
Victim Support Europe (VSE) is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating on behalf of all victims of crime, no matter what the crime, no matter who the victim is. VSE represents 80 member organisations in 36 countries, providing support to around 3 million people affected by crime every year. Founded in 1990, VSE has been working for 35 years in Europe and the world, where all victims have strong victims’ rights and services, whether they report the crime or not. We work towards this mission through advocacy to improve European and International laws, through research and knowledge development and through capacity building at the national and local levels.
The CyberPeace Institute protects the most vulnerable in cyberspace. We deliver cybersecurity assistance and hold all actors accountable for ensuring peace in cyberspace by exposing the human harm caused by cyberattacks and disinformation. We advocate against the unacceptable use of artificial intelligence to threaten international peace and security, while promoting the responsible development and use of AI. This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SEFRI).