Crime prevention mechanisms reviewed at OSCE-supported training course for Kyrgyz Interior Ministry
The OSCE Centre in Bishkek, in co-operation with the Kyrgyz Interior Ministry, organized a four-day training course for 20 officers on model neighborhood inspector held from 26 to 29 April 2016 at the community policing training center in Osh city.
Participants learned about community policing principles, improved their professional skills and knowledge on networking, reporting, and conflict management, and analysed how to work in social partnership, solve security problems, process information, and communicate effectively.
“The OSCE Centre is dedicated to develop co-operation between law enforcement agencies and the society, which would not only play a great role in combating crime, but also be a great tool for crime prevention and enhancing citizens’ trust toward the police,” said Lajos Karakas, acting head of the politico-military dimension at the OSCE Centre in Bishkek.
During the practical part of the training course, participants were divided into teams to develop crime prevention projects to identify partners in the frames of social partnership activities. As a result four projects were selected and they will be implemented in partnership with state authorities and non-governmental organizations.
The aim of the contest was to enhance prevention of crime via social partnership and improve the work of the inspectors, including co-operation with social and preventive centers, local government and civil society.
The training course is part of the OSCE Centre’s community policing project.