Division 2.14.2 Search with participation of special police units for targeted search (FAST)

The services provided by special units that conduct targeted searches (FAST) shall also be used in suitable cases by SIRENE bureaux in the requested Member States. The alert in SIS cannot be replaced by international cooperation of the above mentioned police units. Such cooperation shall not overlap the SIRENE bureau’s role as a focal point for searches using the SIS.

Cooperation, as appropriate, shall be established to ensure that the SIRENE bureau of the issuing Member State is informed by their national FAST about any ongoing operation relating to an alert entered in the SIS. Where appropriate this SIRENE bureau shall provide this information to other SIRENE bureaux.

The SIRENE bureaux shall ensure fast flow of supplementary information, including information on a hit, to the national FAST if the latter is involved in the search.