Security related research is a critical building block for fostering European freedom, security and justice. 

The Security & Research (S&R) Working Group looks into national and European initiatives trying:

• to develop technologies and knowledge needed to ensure the security of citizens from threats such as terrorism and (organised) crime, natural disasters and industrial accidents while respecting fundamental human rights;

• to ensure optimal and concerted use of available and evolving technologies to the benefit of civil European security;

• to stimulate the cooperation of providers and users for civil security solutions.