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NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

December 9, 2004
Release Number: 04-12-20


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


IRAQI POLICE GRADUATE 914 FROM BASIC TRAINING

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Iraqi Police Service graduated 914 officers from Basic Police Training Courses at the Baghdad Public Safety Academy, Dec. 9, as the Iraqi government continues the police force training effort in the country.

The graduation - including the completion of training for 52 female officers - marked the completion of the eight week training course IPS recruits with no police experience now negotiate before reporting for duty. Prior-service experience officers attend a three week "transition integration program" course of instruction.

IPS basic training runs recruits through instruction in the fundamental basics of policing skills, techniques and ideals of law enforcement in a free society.

All graduates will deploy for immediate duty at stations throughout the county.

For more information please visit www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil.

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