TAKHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Cheers and clapping erupted as 120 Afghan Local Police candidates graduated during a ceremony, in Khwaja Ghar district, Takhar province, July 4.
As part of the accelerated ALP program, the graduates spent the past two weeks learning small unit tactics, human rights, improvised explosive device detection, Afghan law and constitution, use of force, marksmanship, and defensive checkpoint operations.
“Afghanistan needs people like you to support its country and to support its people,” said Mohammed Omar, Khwaja Ghar District Governor. “There are still Taliban out there within our villages, but you are the ones who will be there, finding them and fighting them.”
The graduates will join the ranks of fellow ALP to help improve village security and stability. They will also encourage villagers to resist insurgents and trust more ALP members.
“I’m so grateful to be a part of this program, and even more so to have the opportunity to learn,” said Mahbobullah, an ALP graduate. “The best part was learning how to keep my village safe.”
ALP candidates are selected and held accountable to their village’s or communities’ official leaders.
“I will now be held responsible for my village’s security, along with my fellow ALP graduates,” said Dellwear, an ALP graduate. “I’m very excited about this, and to begin my work as an ALP member.”
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07.04.2012 |
| Date Posted: |
07.05.2012 09:18 |
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