By Capt Martin Gerst, USAF
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Nineteen women graduated from an eight-week basic course for women police officers today at the Afghan National Police Academy (ANPA) in Kabul.
As part of the Basic-8 program, the women studied a broad curriculum of basic police work. Before graduation, they tested in skills such as use of force, ethics and security.
“These female patrolwomen were able to enhance their knowledge levels by participating in the course,” said Gen. Quodisi, ANPA Commander. “These female police can use their training to maintain security and public order in their community.”
The graduates are already assigned to several precincts here. Thirteen women in this class work in counter narcotics and have already received specialized training. They will utilize this training as they work alongside their male counterparts who attend a separate eight-week course with the same curriculum.
“This educational institution has the privilege to appoint experienced and responsible trainers who are ready to do whatever it takes to produce cadres who have a conscience, are honest and responsible,” said Quodisi.
Training female officers began in October 2008 with cycle one. This is the sixth cycle of graduation. This cycle will total about 150 female Afghan officers who have graduated the Basic-8 program.
“I was honored to be a part of the graduation ceremony of cycle six,” said chief inspector Avrina Montgomery, Combined Training Advisory Group-Police (CTAG-P) advisor.
“I admire the courage and commitment of these women who are forging a path for future generations,” said Montgomery, a police officer from the UK, assigned to NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan.
“To have women in the police forces increases capability of the entire force,” said Brig. Gen. Carmello Burgio, assistant dommanding general for CTAG-P. “The process is a very long process. The police force must work to improve for the kids -- sons and daughters.
“Better police forces means a better life for everybody,” said Burgio
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