Day of the Polish Internal Security Agency
April 6, Saturday
History of the holiday
The date of April 6 was chosen in honor of the day of the creation of the Internal Security Agency (ABW), which was established on April 6, 2002. ABW was created as a result of the reform of the intelligence services after the dissolution of its predecessor, the State Protection Office (UOP), which had been operating since 1990.
How ABW Day is celebrated
Official events. The agency's management organizes ceremonies where employees are awarded for outstanding achievements in the service.
Educational programs. Conferences and lectures are held on internal security issues, modern threats and methods of preventing them.
Popularization of the agency's work. The media and educational institutions publish materials about the activities of the ABW and its role in ensuring the security of the country.
Open Day. Sometimes, in order to increase public trust in the intelligence services, public events are organized where citizens can learn more about the work of the ABW.