Nineteen women graduated from an eight-week basic course for women police officers March 11 at the Afghan national police academy in Kabul.
As part of the Basic-8 program, the women studied basic police work and 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 assigned to several precincts with 13 policewomen working in counter narcotics with specialized training.
"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 graduation of cycle six which totals approximately 150 Afghan women.
"I was honored to be a part of the graduation ceremony of Cycle 6," said chief inspector Avrina Montgomery, Combined Training Advisory Group-Police (CTAG-P).
"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 commanding 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 mean a better life for everybody," said Burgio.
Subscribe
