Amid a rapidly shifting global security landscape, where threats evolve at breakneck speed, Algeria’s Director General of National Security, Ali Badaoui, led a high-level police delegation on a working visit to Slovenia on March 25-26. This was announced this Saturday in a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
A key highlight was an in-depth meeting with Slovenian Police Director General Damjan Petric, held in the presence of Algeria’s ambassador to Slovenia, Sabrina Bai. The two sides delved into cooperation opportunities in critical areas, including combating sophisticated organized crime, cyber threats, and integrating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence into investigative frameworks.
Discussions also covered advances in forensic science—the application of chemistry, biology, physics, and computing to analyze crime scene evidence—which has become indispensable for building solid court cases and streamlining probes. Both leaders stressed the value of deeper expertise sharing, built on mutual trust and aligned operational tactics.
The visit included hands-on tours of Slovenian specialized units, such as the migration flow management center and the national forensics lab. These allowed the Algerians to closely examine local methods, particularly in scientific policing and crime scene processing, with a focus on data-driven precision and advanced tech integration. DGSN officials learned about protocols ensuring reliable analysis and tools to expedite complex cases, especially those involving cross-border criminal networks.