Global Police Leaders Gather in Poland to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Crimes

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0200

In April 2026, around 130 law enforcement leaders from Europe and North America convened in Kraków, Poland, for a pioneering initiative linked to the International March of the Living. The delegation participated in educational tours, including Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau, to witness firsthand the atrocities of the Holocaust and learn from survivors. The program emphasized the critical role police play in safeguarding vulnerable communities and combating modern hate. Attendees discussed strategies for early threat detection, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses to extremist threats. Participants included leaders from major international policing organizations and law enforcement unions. A new transnational initiative, the 'Not on Our Watch – The Democratic Policing Initiative,' was formalized through a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cross-border cooperation and professional development. Officials stressed the importance of proactive measures to prevent hate c