The U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs marked 15 years of partnership with Morocco in law enforcement, corrections, and justice reform during an event held in Tangier as part of the commemoration of 250 years of U.S. independence.
The event took place at the American Legation in Tangier and brought together representatives from Morocco’s Directorate General of National Security, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration, the Ministry of Justice, and the International Association of Women Judges, to review key milestones of cooperation since 2011.
According to the information presented, this partnership contributed to several developments, including the international accreditation of the National Police Scientific Laboratory in 2025, and support for advanced baggage and cargo screening systems at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
The cooperation also included professional exchange programs that led to initiatives within Moroccan schools, as well as the establishment of a national training institute in Tiflet that has become a regional center for corrections professionals from multiple countries.
In addition, the partnership supported the implementation of Morocco’s 2024 alternative sentencing law through initiatives aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and improving management conditions, along with the development of a prison architecture charter.
The collaboration further extended to supporting Ministry of Justice programs focused on evidence based justice and juvenile justice, including alternatives to detention and legal assistance services for children.
The event highlighted these achievements and reaffirmed the ongoing cooperation between the United States and Morocco in these sectors.