OSCE TO REFURBISH POLICE TRAINING CENTRE IN ARMENIA
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15-03-2005
The OSCE today launched the first phase of the Police Assistance
Programme in Armenia with the signing of an agreement to refurbish the
Police Training Centre.
The agreement, signed by the Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan,
Ambassador Vladimir Pryakhin, and the Armenian Chief of Police,
Lieutenant-General Hayk Harutyunyan, is aimed at bringing basic police
training conditions into line with advanced European practices. It is
also intended to provide modern equipment and teaching aids.
“Today marks a milestone in our endeavours within the framework of the
Police Assistance Programme, as this initiative represents the
foundation for a well-trained and community-oriented force,” said
Ambassador Pryakhin at the signing ceremony.
“It is an example of fruitful and constructive co-operation between
the OSCE and Armenia in fostering democratic institutions, to the
benefit of Armenian people.”
Lieutenant-General Harutyunyan also praised the co-operation with the
OSCE Office and expressed the deep appreciation of the Armenian
authorities to OSCE participating States for their valuable technical
support and financial contributions. “This project serves the purpose
of setting up suitable logistical pre-conditions for the development
of modern basic police training for our forces,” he said.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2003, four areas
were identified for the Police Assistance Programme: the refurbishment
of the Training Centre for recruits, the strengthening of the Training
Centre, the introduction of a community-policing model in one of the
districts of Yerevan, and the establishment of a new emergency
response system and infrastructure.