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OSCE Centre promotes community policing in Kazakhstan
ALMATY 26 April 2004
ALMATY, 26 April 2004 - Police officers and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Kazakhstan will take part in a three-week community relations training programme in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, sponsored by the OSCE Centre in Almaty.
The event is designed to further promote the development of community policing in Kazakhstan.
"Developing trust between members of the police services and the larger community is a key mechanism in defusing tension and increasing effectiveness of crime prevention in democratic societies," said Ambassador Ivar Vikki, Head of the OSCE Centre.
Community involvement in policing has been a cornerstone of security and crime reduction in many countries. Developing contacts and working relationships between police services and NGOs is crucial to avoid misunderstandings arising from lack of communication.
During the course, participants will explore the role of police in democratic societies, learn conflict resolution and mediation skills, and build partnership and communication techniques.
Following the training course, a more wide-ranging community policing programme might be developed for implementation in Kazakhstan.
The event is designed to further promote the development of community policing in Kazakhstan.
"Developing trust between members of the police services and the larger community is a key mechanism in defusing tension and increasing effectiveness of crime prevention in democratic societies," said Ambassador Ivar Vikki, Head of the OSCE Centre.
Community involvement in policing has been a cornerstone of security and crime reduction in many countries. Developing contacts and working relationships between police services and NGOs is crucial to avoid misunderstandings arising from lack of communication.
During the course, participants will explore the role of police in democratic societies, learn conflict resolution and mediation skills, and build partnership and communication techniques.
Following the training course, a more wide-ranging community policing programme might be developed for implementation in Kazakhstan.