The events and atrocities of 11 September 2001 shocked the whole world. In response politicians looked to see what they could do. One of their best efforts is absolute co-operation between security forces. The European Union will expand to 25 countries and seek co-operation between police forces. I am concerned that some of the eastern bloc countries were part of left wing socialist totalitarian regimes. It is imperative that the culture which might have pertained in the past and which perhaps the transition has fuelled is not allowed to continue and grow in the future. Any links with crime must be stopped.