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Canada and United States Firearms Law Enforcement Cooperation
As a result of international arrangements, Canada and the United States share intelligence and participate in joint investigations to prevent and solve firearms crimes resulting from the smuggling and trafficking of illicit firearms.
Intelligence is shared subject to each country's privacy laws and law enforcement protocols. Data is exchanged on a case-by-case basis, through police information systems and tools designed for ballistics identification, firearms tracing or joint law enforcement operations.
Specialized joint firearms training such as annual firearms Trafficking Schools ensure that law enforcement agencies develop and maintain firearms expertise and knowledge.
Also, international fora that support joint initiatives in combating illicit firearms, including the Cross Border Crime Forum and Project North Star provide a venue for law enforcement and justice officials to exchange ideas and coordinate in fighting cross-border crime.
