Europe’s first CBRNE Framework for University Campuses
UNICOPS is a 21-partner European initiative developing the first operational CBRNE protection framework tailored to university campuses.
Funded by the EU Internal Security Fund, it brings together law enforcement, security experts, universities, and innovators to strengthen prevention, detection, communication, and response across higher education.
“UNICOPS is the pan-European initiative that was missing. It brings together universities, law enforcement agencies, security experts, research institutions, and technology innovators to develop an operational, evidence-based framework that strengthens higher-education institutions’ prevention, preparedness, and response to CBRNE attacks.”
Lubos Trudic
CBRNE Expert, ISEM Institute
Universities face increasing exposure to Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) risks.
Modern threats move faster than ever, and environments that are open, densely populated, and complex, such as campuses, are vulnerable in ways traditional emergency plans no longer address.
A layered, operational approach is essential to strengthen prevention, detection, communication, and response across higher education.
UNICOPS is building the first CBRNE framework tailored to university campuses.
What we’re developing
- A comprehensive report on regulation, procedures and CBRNE preparedness of HEI based on research, interviews and study visits in universities.
- A manual with CBRNE procedures in the area of prevention, protection and response to CBRNE threats.
- Protocols regarding hazardous substance storage and disposal.
- CBRNE emergency management application.
- Training programme consisting of traditional and innovative solutions.
What sets UNICOPS apart
Evidence Based Approach
Validated Through Field Exercises
Layered Security Model
Our framework is tested. Here’s how.
Who This Is For
Higher Education Institutions/Academic Community
Law Enforcement Agencies and Police Associations
Security Services – Local and Internatinal
Researchers and Innovators
Non-Profit Organizations
Governmental Intitutions, Policy Makers and Relevant EU Bodies
Whether you work in campus safety, crisis management, research, innovation, or institutional leadership, UNICOPS provides tools and insights to enhance CBRNE preparedness in higher education.