DR ‹ › The U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) marked 15 years of partnership with Morocco in law enforcement, corrections, and justice reform during an event held on April 15 at the U.S. Legation in Tangier. Organized as part of the Freedom250 commemoration, the panel brought together representatives from the Directorate General of National Security, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration, Morocco's Ministry of Justice, the International Association of Women Judges, and INL Morocco, the US embassy said in a press release. Since 2011, cooperation has focused on strengthening public safety and justice systems. Among key achievements, Morocco's National Police Scientific Laboratory obtained full international accreditation in 2025, the first in Africa, while INL supported the acquisition of advanced baggage and cargo scanners for Mohammed V Airport, expected to be fully operational this year. Exchanges launched in 2015 also led to the rollout of a nationwide School Resource Officer program. In the corrections sector, INL contributed to establishing the DGAPR's National Training Institute in Tiflet as a regional hub, training more than 200 professionals from 11 countries. Following Morocco's 2024 alternative sentencing law, cooperation extended to reforms aimed at reducing prison overcrowding, lowering recidivism, and preventing radicalization, alongside the development of a prison architecture charter focused on security and rehabilitation. INL has also supported the Ministry of Justice in advancing an evidence-based judicial system and expanding juvenile justice programs offering alternatives to detention and legal aid for minors. Quoted in the statement, INL Director Kristin Roberts said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to «justice, security, and professional excellence», emphasizing its role in strengthening the rule of law in both countries.
