Unit 8: American Law Enforcement’s Role in Capacity Building Operations CJ219: Peacekeeping...

Unit 8: American Law Enforcement’s Role in Capacity

Building Operations

CJ219: Peacekeeping Operations

Unit 8 Assignments

Graded Work:-- Discussion Board (15 pts)-- Seminar (20 pts)-- Quiz (30 pts)-- PowerPoint(100 pts)

165 Points Total

Unit 8 PowerPoint (100 points)

American peace officers in international peacekeeping operations

In an 8 to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation (not including title/reference slides) describe the roles of American peace officers in international peacekeeping operations.

Your presentation should address:Specific tasks/missions carried out by American law enforcement personnelTasks/missions carried out by governmental law enforcement organizationsTask/missions carried out by individuals employed by for-profit private organizationsExamples of practical real-world operations.

Unit 8 PowerPoint-cont’d

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American Law Enforcement In Peacekeeping

Define the role of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Civilian Police and Rule of Law Programs (INL/CIV).


stabilize and reconstruct a state’s criminal justice system.

promote the rule of law and reform indigenous police force into modern and democratically-oriented institution


Identity the different criminal justice institutions promoted by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs?


civilian police/law enforcementpublic prosecutorscourtscorrectional facilities.


Should reform efforts focus only on restoring civilian police capacity in a post-conflict state? Why or why not?


No. Reform should focus on each institution within the criminal justice system.

The separate institutions are ultimately intertwined: police make investigate and arrests, prosecutors present cases in the courts, judges (or the courts) administer and adjudicate the cases, and the prisons house the offenders once convicted and sentenced.

Each institution plays a vital role in supporting the rule of law, and so successful reform in one institution requires reform in the others.


Is the United States the only nation with a CIVPOL program?


No.

Approximately 50 other nations have deployed CIVPOL members around the world.


Who manages the US CIVPOL/Rule of Law program?


U.S. State Department is responsible for managing US CIVPOL issues.


Who sponsors CIVPOL missions and programs?


Common sponsors are:– UN– Regional powers (e.g. OSCE or Organization for Security and

Cooperation in Europe)– Coalitions of interested states.

– Note: presently, the US deploys approximately 1,600 CIVPOL personnel along side their international counterparts from other countries.

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Give some examples of active CIVPOL missions?


Afghanistan (580 deployed) Haiti (50 deployed) Iraq (600 deployed) Kosovo (222 deployed) Liberia Palestinian Territories


Are law enforcement personnel who participate in US CIVPOL programs directly hired and employed by the State Department?


No DOS contracts with private companies who in turn

recruit, select, equip, and deploy people who are experts in the areas of policing, criminal prosecution, court administration, judicial adjudication, criminal appellate practice, and correctional programs

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/113300.pdf)


Who holds operation control over CIVPOL personnel in mission areas after deployment?


Once CIVPOL personnel is trained, they are sent to the mission area or are “seconded” to the sponsoring authority, such as the UN, OSCE, or EU.

The sponsor provides allowances for food, lodging, and incidental expenses.

The DOS contractors keep offices in the mission areas and are responsible for administrative issues and support.


Why do law enforcement personnel choose to engage in CIVPOL missions?


Represent the United States abroad Expand personal and professional skill sets Learn from international partners Experience diverse places and cultures National service.

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/113300.pdf)


What is Civilian Police International (CPI) and what role does it play?


CPI is a private contractor responsible for staffing many of the law enforcement positions in capacity building operations.

Its stated objective is: “In support of the U. S. Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, CPI recruits, selects, trains and deploys U. S. police officers to participate in international police development programs around the world.”


What type of training does Civilian Police International (CPI) provide law enforcement personnel for before deployment in CIVPOL missions?


CPI personnel receive physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics training, medical first responder and classroom training on topics pertinent to their specific mission.

http://www.civilianpolice.com/training.html) (DynCorp International is another private

contractor, similar to CPI)


Identify the minimum qualifications for CIVPOL personnel.


Applicants must be (or have):a U.S. Citizen.a combined total of eight (8) years work experience with at least (5) years experience as a state sworn certified police officer with a full service police department.an actively serving law officer, or recently retired/separated within nine (9) years of active employment.proficient in English ability to qualify with assigned weapon and operate a standard transmission vehicle.possess an unblemished background.a valid U.S. passport pass a law enforcement physical and an agility test.

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