THE NORMATIVE FOUNDATION OF REGIONAL POLICE COOPERATION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Abstract

The topic of this paper is the normative foundation, i.e. the framework for regional police cooperation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is necessary to have quality strategic and legislation acts in order for the country to fully integrate within the regional police cooperation. The regional police cooperation got significant importance following the trend of stronger connection and codependence of regional security, especially in the Western Balkans, part of which is Bosnia and Herzegovina. Throughout these rows we will look into the strategy and interests of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding adopted strategic documents (general and specific state strategy), confirmed priorities in the regional cooperation and the legislative framework of the regional police cooperation.