On 6–7 May 2025, INTERCEPT project partners will meet in Lecce, Italy, for a key event shaping the next steps in advancing urban security across Europe. The gathering will lay the foundations for a future Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) process and explore innovative solutions for safe remote vehicle stopping technologies.
Earlier in the project, 6 examples of potential applications for remote vehicle stopping technologies were identified. These include:
At the upcoming meeting, partners will focus on discussing and refining 3 priority use cases that have been selected based on their critical importance and practical relevance to public safety.
Over two days, project partners will:
These discussions will ensure that the project continues to address the most urgent security needs while preparing for future technology development and procurement activities.
A major highlight will be the active participation of the User Observatory Group (UOG) – a network of security practitioners, public buyers, law enforcement experts, police officers and other public safety professionals.
Their expertise and operational insights are critical to ensuring that possible future solutions developed with INTERCEPT’s effort are practical, demand-driven, and truly address the evolving security needs of urban environments.
INTERCEPT’s upcoming work on PCP will pave the way for tangible innovation in civil security. By focusing on the potential development of remote vehicle stopping solutions, the project aims to define operational needs and create the conditions for future technological advancements that could empower public safety authorities to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging threats.
