What is the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest?
The ILEA is a multinational effort organized by the United States, the government of Hungary, and other international training partners. A broad spectrum of U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and the Department of State are engaged in a cooperative effort to provide assistance to our police colleagues in the emerging democracies through training. Other countries throughout the world are actively supporting this initiative by providing instructors. Representatives from the European Union and the Council of Europe also have participated. In addition, the FBI conducts extensive police training in foreign countries. This training not only aids the foreign countries but substantially helps the FBI investigate international crime aimed at U.S. citizens and interests.
