Completed Missions

2006-2008 Biennial Review

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Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of Congo | Iraq | Jordan

Afghanistan

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)

• In operation since June 2003.
• Canadian contingent: authorized for one police officer.
• Completed in June 2006.

Description

UNAMA was established on March 28, 2002, with an original mandate to support the process of rebuilding and national reconciliation as outlined in the Bonn Agreement.

Expected Outcomes

• As the Senior Police Advisor with UNAMA, advise the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on policing and security-related issues.
• Identify areas requiring increased police advice, guidance and leadership.
• Collaborate with other international agencies and member states on recruiting and training ANP.

Results

• Worked closely with the Chief of the Kabul City ANP detachment on strategic and operational planning and provided on-the-job advice to personnel in the Kabul police district, in close cooperation with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
• Improved standards for the selection of ANP Generals through the creation of standardized exams, interviews, and background checks.
• Assisted with the safe and secure inauguration of the Afghan Parliament in December 2005.
• Recommended eliminating an illegally armed group that was being used for UN protective services and had it replaced it with a Diplomatic Protection Corps which included ANP personnel.
• Aided in the creation of weapon law reform and a weapon registry.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

European Union Police (EUPOL) Mission in Kinshasa

• In operation since April 2005.
• Canadian contingent: authorized for up to three police officers until December 31, 2006.
• Completed June 30, 2007.

Description

In April 2005, the EU, in close coordination with the United Nations, launched a police mission in Kinshasa (DRC) within the framework of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). The mission monitored, mentored, and advised the Integrated Police Unit (IPU), under a Congolese chain of command. It also ensured that the IPU acted according to international standards.

Expected Outcomes

• Support the establishment of an IPU through the rehabilitation and refurbishment of a training centre and the provision of basic equipment.
• Provide training of IPU personnel in areas of management and logistics, strategic planning, recruitment and training.
• Implement an IPU mandate for protection and security.
• Monitor and mentor the implementation of the IPU’s mandate after the initial training phase.

Results

• Strengthened the IPU’s capacity through technical training for more than 1,000 cadets, related to elections security, driver training, personnel database and identification cards, equipment storage and tracking system.
• Established effective working relationships among international forces.

Iraq

Security Sector Reform Project

• In operation since June 2003.
• Canadian contingent: authorized for one police officer.
• Completed in June 2006.

Description

In May 2003, Canada deployed two senior police officers to Baghdad to work with the MoI to develop strategic plans for security sector reconstruction and police reform. As part of a multinational advisory team, Canadian police experts helped promote peace and security in Iraq. The police officers were mandated to support the creation of a democratic and credible police service.

Expected Outcomes

• Promote peace and security in Iraq by providing police-related expertise.
• Support security sector reform and the creation of a democratic and credible Iraqi police service.
• Provide positive and professional support to coalition partners, the Ministry of the Interior and the Iraqi Police and influence policy decisions relating to Iraqi Police reform.

Results

• Established qualifying standards for government employees (including police).
• Created a central forensics lab and five sub-labs, all with comprehensive forensics equipment. Established a forensics training program in partnership with Baghdad University.
• Provided oversight and support to the Special Police Commandos and the Emergency Response Unit to ensure a controlled, systematic approach to these specialized police functions.
• Provided new computers and related training to support the National Crimes Records Branch.
• Efforts to develop a National Policing Plan were stalled due to insurgency and security concerns.

Jordan

Jordan International Police Training Center (JIPTC) - Iraqi Police Training

• In operation since 2003.
• Canadian contingent: authorized for up to 20 police trainers.
• Completed in August 2007.

Description

In accordance with the UN Security Council resolution 1511 of October 16, 2003, Jordan partnered with a number of international partners, including Canada to assist in the rebuilding of Iraq through the establishment of effective Iraqi police and security forces.

When the focus of the mission at the Police Academy shifted to training Iraqi correctional cadets, Canada withdrew its police.

Expected Outcomes

The mission concentrated on training police and developing partnerships to aid Iraq in building a national police force that meets international standards.

Results

• Over the course of four years, trained over 50,000 Iraqi police graduates (including border police) using internationally recognized curriculum and standards.
• Developed curricula that included police academics, defensive tactics, vehicle patrol and anti-terrorism techniques.
• Provided leadership skills and investigative expertise.
• Trained Iraqi instructors.
• Improved JIPTC infrastructure with Canadian donations of computers and the construction of new buildings.
• Improved security plans for both international staff and the centre.
• Established policies to deal with student unrest and protests.

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