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    Diyala police hand out shoes to neighborhood children

    Footlocker

    Courtesy Photo | An anxious crowd of children, teenagers, and parents gather to receive new shoes...... read more read more

    BAQUBAH, IRAQ

    03.06.2006

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    BAQUBAH, Iraq (March 5, 2006) " Following a foot patrol designed to improve relationships between the Iraqi police and the local community, as well as exchange information with the population and demonstrate IP and coalition partnership for security in the city, the Iraqi Police Service in Baqubah conducted Operation Foot Locker handing out more than 300 pairs of shoes to children and teenagers from the community.

    The IP also informed the community about Joint Communication Center functions, like the Iraqi tip line, and how to get police assistance in their neighborhood.

    "The Iraqi Police presented a strong message to the people of Baqubah that security of their community and preservation of law and order are their top priority," said Maj. Harvinder Singh, Executive Officer of the Police Training Team, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team whose job it is help train, guide and mentor the still new and forming Iraq police force.

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    Date Taken: 03.06.2006
    Date Posted: 03.06.2006 13:59
    Story ID: 5614
    Location: BAQUBAH, IQ

    Web Views: 96
    Downloads: 50

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