Palestinian police training mission

19/03/14

This morning the first aliquot of Carabinieri instructors destined to train the Palestinian Security Forces (FSP) as part of a bilateral agreement between the Italian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Defense departed for Jericho, in Palestine. Palestinian Interior.

A commitment that aims to contribute effectively to the international stabilization efforts of countries emerging from a crisis situation and also to enhance Palestinian international police capabilities.

The twelve-week course will involve a team of 30 carabinieri who will carry out their activities at the general training center in Jericho with the aim of providing basic training in police techniques, public order management, investigative techniques and the protection of sites of cultural interest.

The commitment in favor of the security forces in Palestine is part of the commitment of the Italian armed forces in the "capacity building" missions that see the Italian military in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali and Somalia contribute to the development of capable local security forces and autonomous.

Source: SMD