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LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- District and provincial commanders from the Afghan national police force met Task Force Bayonet leaders March 25, in a conference to increase partnership capacity, enhance lines of communication and sustain sharing of information.
District and provincial commanders spoke about concerns for their respective areas of operation, and shared success stories concerning security and development. The opening discussion focused on increases in personnel, supply and resourcing issues, and the utility of checkpoints versus community policing.
Afghan National Police Col. Sayed-Ahmad Salangy, the district chief of police for Sayed Abad, said the chiefs of police brought issues to the forum to solve.
"It was very effective because the chiefs of police for each district within the Logar and Wardak provinces were present, and they were talking about the different issues they face. They can bring it up freely in this environment," Salangy said.
Gen. Haqyar Nawaz, chief of police for the Wardak province, agreed.
"This is a very effective conference, because all the police force leaders can bring their issues to the conference, they can speak freely about these issues. Also they can solve and try to find solutions for these issues," said Nawaz.
Nawaz said that working with the people and earning their trust could solve most of their issues.
"We find the best way is to earn their trust. They can trust our military and police and we can trust them, and that is the best way to bring security. The relationship between the people and the police should be based on trust, honesty and honor," said Nawaz.
Salangy shared the same sentiment.
"The best way to ensure safety for the people of Afghanistan is to work directly with coalition forces. Whether it is reconstruction or security, working with coalition forces and the people will be the best way. If they help us, we can help them," said Salangy.
Salangy continued.
"This will bring more changes because our chiefs of police will bring these ideas and programs and strategies with them back to their district. They can implement them in their own district," said Salangy.
"The police administration is implementing these changes in all the different areas. We are here to earn the trust of people. We are getting close to the people," said Nawaz.
| Date Taken: | 03.27.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 03.27.2010 14:25 |
| Story ID: | 47319 |
| Location: | LOGAR PROVINCE, AF |
| Web Views: | 256 |
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