Future police officers and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) will be able to practise verifying information online in a laboratory opened at the „Ștefan cel Mare” Academy. On 30 October 2026, the MAI announced that the new facility is intended to provide training in open-source investigations, known as OSINT.
In brief
The „Ștefan cel Mare” Academy laboratory was established with support from the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme.
The first OSINT training course held as part of the project was completed by 13 participants, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Laboratory exercises will include verifying the authenticity of images and video materials, as well as analysing public data.
What will participants learn in the laboratory?
The digital analysis and open-source investigations laboratory is intended to provide practical training for future police officers and employees of the internal affairs system. Participants will learn how to find relevant sources, verify information and document the results of investigations.
In this case, OSINT investigations involve working with information available from open sources, including public data, images and video recordings. According to the MAI, the exercises will focus on using this information in compliance with the law and fundamental rights.
How does the MAI intend to use the new facility?
The Ministry of Internal Affairs links OSINT training to the investigation of fraud, drug trafficking, human trafficking and other crimes that leave traces online. The institution says such investigations require skills in verifying data and identifying relevant evidence.
The first OSINT training course held as part of the project was completed by 13 participants. The MAI aims to develop a centre of excellence at the „Ștefan cel Mare” Academy for training OSINT specialists in the Republic of Moldova, so that the skills acquired can be used by public order and security institutions.
Sources
- Ministerul Afacerilor Interne — Academia „Ștefan cel Mare” a MAI are un laborator modern de analiză digitală și investigații OSINT
Written with AI assistance from the official sources above and checked by the editors.
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