Specialized Italian task force trains Afghan Border police

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.28.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Twenty-five new agents of the Afghan Border Police graduated Tuesday after the competition of a course organized by Task Force Grifo, a specialized unit of the Italian Guardia di Finanza in Regional Command West.

The Guardia di Finanza is an Italian police corps specializing in the field of border control and customs and in the fight against smuggling and tax evasion. The Guardia di Finanza troops of Task Force ‘Grifo’ have trained Afghan security forces responsible for border security and customs and have trained more than 700 Afghan agents of ABP, Customs Police and officials of the Afghanistan Customs Administration since 2006.

The courses include several aspects of customs and border protection; criminal law, police powers, customs, dealing with smuggling and measures against the illegal exporting. Trainers also instruct agent trainees on international law and civic culture, as well as on legislation against corruption of public officials.

Besides theoretical lessons, the agents receive practical training on police tactics, including roadside checks and vehicle inspections.

The course contents are designed in close coordination with the ABP and the Afghanistan Customs Administration, which helps optimize and standardize the staff training for Afghan agencies.

• Date Taken: 10.28.2010
• Date Posted: 10.28.2010 07:26
• Story ID: 58978
• Location: KABUL, AF