Police Training Program Concludes in Warsaw

30 May 2008

Ambassador Ashe attends ICITAP closing ceremony

On May 29, the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) concluded in a small ceremony at Polish National Police (PNP) Headquarters.  U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe attended the ceremony and gave remarks applauding the Program's results.  The ICITAP community policing program was formally launched in May 2004, with a critical corruption and ethics training course taught at the International Training Academy in Legionowo.  ICITAP conducted training in human rights and dignity, which addressed fundamental values of honor, respect, integrity, and fairness critical for making justice-related decisions. In addition, ICITAP provided leadership management training which enables the PNP to respond to current responsibilities and future challenges with a greater awareness of information and meet the demands for continued higher performance.

In May 2004 and June 2005, ICITAP developed a relationship with the University of North Carolina, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, and the Wilmington Police Department to facilitate two U.S.-Polish study tours. The study tours provided academic instruction in criminal justice, community policing, and cultural orientation to a democratic society, which lead to a certificate of completion for 36 PNP officers.

To conclude the program, ICITAP is donating 18 bikes (9 in Krakow, 9 in Warsaw) to the PNP to further the success of their community policing efforts.