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December 9, 2014
US donates $11m to Karachi police
Money to go towards improving CCTV network, training officers on human rights
A United States envoy on Tuesday announced $11 million (Dh40 million) in aid to Karachi police to augment its electronic surveillance system and to educate the officers on standard human rights practices.
William Brown Field, the US foreign assistant secretary visited the central police headquarters to announce the aid where inspector-general of Sindh and other senior officers were present.
The US assistant secretary said that with the funds, the police would be able to double its closed circuit television camera (CCTVs) network in the city, which would help improve capability for better vigilance in the city.
Currently, some 400 CCTV cameras have been installed at strategic locations in the city and, with the installation of new devices, the number is expected to reach more than 800.
Part of the US grant will also help train officers to uphold human rights when dealing with the public as well as suspected criminals during their investigations.
The police committee for developing training curriculum, which comprises eight retired police chiefs, has been asked to include human rights as a subject.
“Whether its Missouri police or Karachi Police, the protection of human rights is their prime most responsibility,” Field said and added “only that police force could protect the rights which is well-trained.”
The US envoy further said the inclusion of human rights into the police training curriculum coincided with International Human Rights Day, which is observed on December 10 every year.
“That is the best gift for the residents of Karachi to mark the day,” he said.
In line with its commitments to improving Sindh police, the envoy said, the US would continue to support and train the police.
The US government would also set up a unit of International Narcotics and Law and Order (INLC) at the US consulate in Karachi and the police could avail its expertise when needed, Field said.
The US has also extended a grant of half a million dollars to improve and set up some 240 police check posts and buying 500 vehicles including the armoured personnel cars (APCs).
US donates $11m to Karachi police | GulfNews.com
US donates $11m to Karachi police
Money to go towards improving CCTV network, training officers on human rights
A United States envoy on Tuesday announced $11 million (Dh40 million) in aid to Karachi police to augment its electronic surveillance system and to educate the officers on standard human rights practices.
William Brown Field, the US foreign assistant secretary visited the central police headquarters to announce the aid where inspector-general of Sindh and other senior officers were present.
The US assistant secretary said that with the funds, the police would be able to double its closed circuit television camera (CCTVs) network in the city, which would help improve capability for better vigilance in the city.
Currently, some 400 CCTV cameras have been installed at strategic locations in the city and, with the installation of new devices, the number is expected to reach more than 800.
Part of the US grant will also help train officers to uphold human rights when dealing with the public as well as suspected criminals during their investigations.
The police committee for developing training curriculum, which comprises eight retired police chiefs, has been asked to include human rights as a subject.
“Whether its Missouri police or Karachi Police, the protection of human rights is their prime most responsibility,” Field said and added “only that police force could protect the rights which is well-trained.”
The US envoy further said the inclusion of human rights into the police training curriculum coincided with International Human Rights Day, which is observed on December 10 every year.
“That is the best gift for the residents of Karachi to mark the day,” he said.
In line with its commitments to improving Sindh police, the envoy said, the US would continue to support and train the police.
The US government would also set up a unit of International Narcotics and Law and Order (INLC) at the US consulate in Karachi and the police could avail its expertise when needed, Field said.
The US has also extended a grant of half a million dollars to improve and set up some 240 police check posts and buying 500 vehicles including the armoured personnel cars (APCs).
US donates $11m to Karachi police | GulfNews.com
