The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched a special communications system called TETRA, which is a project implemented with the support of the U.S. Government. The system enables to swiftly exchange data in the prevention and combating of crossborder crime, IPN reports.

The current TETRA network of the Government of the Republic of Moldova covers approximately 80% of the country, with over 100 communications towers. The new project will extend the network so that this covers the whole national territory. When complete, this network will support all units within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.  This includes the Border Police, law enforcement, and emergency services, as they work to protect and secure families, communities, and businesses across Moldova. Minister Adrian Efros said that owing to this system, clearer and safer communication between different state institutions will be ensured, considerably improving coordination in critical situations.

The TETRA project complements U.S. efforts to provide specialized equipment, technical assistance, and training.  This is to help Moldova manage migrant flows, prevent and respond to border incidents, improve contingency preparedness, and implement accelerated and human rights-based border management in crisis situations.  The United States will also continue to support the mobile and special intervention units of both the Border Police and the Customs Service with protective equipment, first aid kits, vehicles, and training.  

Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, at $22.3 million, the TETRA project is the United States’ largest single security sector investment in Moldova. This project will expand Moldova’s existing law enforcement communication network across the country to ensure that Moldovan authorities have the most effective, reliable, and secure communications capabilities.