By the Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq Public Affairs Office
BAGHDAD - Sixty-four inspector general investigators are the first employees to complete a course in inspector general roles and functions at the ministry of interior. The inspector general is charged with eliminating any type of corruption in the ministry, ensuring the employees of the ministry are accountable to the people, and enforcing a transparent investigative process.
Mr. Akeel Al-Taraihi, the ministry's inspector general, stated this first course of its kind is very important because it opens the road for continuing education and improving the capabilities of MoI's inspection teams. He said to the students, "now you will carry out important responsibilities, especially when you are dealing with the types of information you will be receiving."
Participants included mid-to-senior level inspector general employees, including three brigadier generals and 13 colonels, who received a total of 42 instructional hours tailored to each person's assigned duties at the ministry. The course examined the legal and regulatory basis for the IG, its responsibilities and authorities, and demonstrated how the IG supports the ministry of interior with a system of inspections, investigations, and audits. It particularly emphasized human rights standards and ethics.
"It would be impossible for me to overemphasize the importance of what all of you do and what the inspector general does for the ministry of interior. Simply stated, your purpose is to enforce standards," said Brig. Gen. James Milano, director general of the director of Interior Affairs, Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq.
The foundation course provided the basis for professional standards and is a prerequisite for advanced courses in inspections, investigations, audits and human rights. Participants gained a greater understanding of the subject matter utilizing lectures from subject matter experts, relevant discussions, case studies, and two practical exercises. More than eleven students scored 100% on their final exam. Eventually, all incumbents and future inspector general investigators will participate in this foundation course.
Brig. Gen. Raid Rahman, the top graduate from the course, explained how "the course provided good information and, along with the professional experience of the inspector general investigators, they are well armed to face issues especially, in human rights and know what procedures to take." He added the course enabled him to judge cases better because of the fundamentals conveyed in the course.
"Not only is your integrity so vitally important, but you also function as subject matter experts for the various policies that the ministry has in effect," said Brig. Gen. Milano.
A key message of the training was maintaining confidentiality on all inspector general reports and to ensure there is no retaliation for the person reporting the possible crime. Citizens and others will thus be encouraged to eliminate administrative and financial corruption, which can be a means of providing support to terrorism.
The first oath ever given to inspector general employees was administered by Mr. Al-Taraihi at the end of the graduation.
| Date Taken: | 10.24.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 10.24.2008 08:24 |
| Story ID: | 25484 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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