​In the sequence of the CEPA Expert's Seminars the Sicherheitsakademie of the Austrian Ministry of the Interior in co-operation with the Landespolizeidirektion of Carinthia arranged a seminar with the focus on "Combatting Rocker Crime". This seminar took place from 6 to 9 June 2016.

At the picturesque Pörtschach, situated at the lake "Wörther See" 30 specialists in this field of crime convened to discuss the recent developments on this topic. Unfortunately, no participant of the Czech Republic could attend this event. Seven investigators from the District's Police Commands of the Landespolizeidirektion of Carinthia had the opportunity to attend this seminar as guests for two days. It was for the first time that the CEPA organized a seminar dealing with "Rocker Crime".

The Landespolizeidirektion of Carinthia ensured an intensive and interesting programme. The situation scenarios and the different approaches to this form of crime in the various countries were discussed intensively, in order to get a clear picture about the possibilities of action as well as the current situation in Central Europe. Specific emphasis was laid on the various forms of this kind of crime and the national and the international co-operation in this field of work.

The participants discussed cases of high importance, specifically such ones where the co-operation between the operational investigators played an important role.

Furthermore, the aim of this seminar covered the exchange of knowledge and "best practice models" in combatting Rocker Crime, as well as opportunities for optimizing the national and international co-operation, based on the example of Joint Investigation Teams – JIT.

At the end of the seminar, the experts came to the conclusion that this seminar was an important contribution to highlight all aspects of Rocker Crime by enhancing the co-operation in the regional context. Not only the content of the seminar, but also the framework programme including a boat tour on the lake brought the participants together and formed a solid basis for the future co-operation.