Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Securiy Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development Integrated Border Management - Standard Operational Procedures (SOP)

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development Definition of SOP Written procedure prescribed for repetitive and routine use as a practice In accordance with agreed specifications Aimed at obtaining a desired outcome.

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development CONTENT OF SOP  SOP provide individuals with the information to perform a job properly  SOP may describe, for example, workflows, information exchange mechanisms, even meeting principles (or using equipment)  SOP may be developed for specific working areas: (criminal investigations, border control, THB, asylum, etc)

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development Benefit – the development and use of SOPs Minimizes variation in procedures Promotes quality through consistent implementation of a process or procedure within the organization SOP can indicate compliance with organizational and governmental requirements SOP can be used as a part of a personnel training program, since they should provide detailed work instructions Minimizes opportunities for miscommunication Address safety concerns

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development SCHENGEN MEMBER STATES No (unified) SOP BUT the Practical Handbook for Border Guards used at all EU Border Crossing Points - The Schengen Handbook The Schengen Handbook precisely defines EU border guards proceedings at the EU BCPs

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development NON EU/SCHENGEN COUNTRIES Use different own SOPs or SOPs, many times approximated to the Schengen Handbook Adopting the SOPs, defined in the Schengen Handbook affirms the non EU states’ commitment in using EU best practices (Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, etc)

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development Does an EU border surveillance SOP exist? EU MS use their own concepts As a rule, ARMY SHALL NOT conduct border surveillance EU MS monitor each other in Schengen Evaluations Border Guards are managed by Ministries of Defence Groups of EU MS experts who periodically monitor other EU MS border surveillance effectiveness and efficiency -no common SOPs or handbook

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development THE SLOVENE SOPs – AN EXAMPLE Before joining the EU – national SOPs In time of approximation to the EU – harmonisation with the EU Schengen Catalogue After Joining the EU in 2004 and Schengen area in 2007, immediate application of the Schengen Handbook

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development EXAMPLES OF SOP Practical Handbook for Border Guards Schengen Handbook Vehicle checks and profiling Detection of a crime at the border Investigating trafficking in human beings (THB)

Working with the General Security, Lebanese Customs, Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces. Phone Address Dr. M. Shateh bldg., Patriarch Hobeich St., Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Developing National Capability for Integrated Border Management (IBM) in Lebanon Project Funded by the European Union Implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development Question: What are the needs for standard operational procedures in Lebanon? Could be some of the EU best practices used in Lebanon? [on the table for discussion with the meeting participants]