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17:53 24/03/06

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE DONATES PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES EQUIPMENT TO
ARMENIAN POLICE

On March 24, 2006 the United States Department of State donated
approximately $40,000 of physical techniques equipment to the Police
of the Republic of Armenia for the training of Armenian Police
officers at the Police Academy and Police Training Center. The Deputy
Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy Anthony Godfrey opened the
donation ceremony, which took place at the Police Academy.

The physical techniques equipment, which was funded by the Department
of State Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
Affairs (INL), includes gym mats, Redman instructor suits, body
opponent bags, rubber training knives, guns, handcuffs, and boxing
bags. The First Deputy Head of Police accepted the equipment for the
Government of Armenia and presented Ambassador Evans with a
Certification of Gratitude from the Police Academy of the Republic of
Armenia.

During the event, Charge d’Affaires Anthony Godfrey stated, ‘The
police force is the one democratic institution with which the
population has the most contact. That is why it is most important for
the police to change how it is perceived by the population. A fit,
well-trained, professional force gives the people of Armenia — and
visitors — the impression that Armenia is a country which cares about
citizens’ rights and about citizens’ safety.’