Iraqi Police Graduates Demonstrate Abilities

Defend America News ^ | Cpl. Michael Molinaro

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Iraqi police graduates demonstrate procedures used to secure and transport suspects for the audience attending their graduation ceremony in Najaf, Iraq. U.S. Army photo
Iraqi Police Graduates Demonstrate Abilities
167 Recruits graduate from the Najaf Police Academy.
By U.S. Army Cpl. Michael Molinaro 2nd Brigade Combat Team FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, March 6, 2006 — The Iraqi police force continues to grow in strength as 167 recruits graduated from the Najaf Police Academy and joined their brothers in arms. "Today marks another step in the journey towards a safer, independent Iraq, and the graduates of the Iraqi Police Academy are leading the way." U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Hilliard Abd Razak Shaed, the Iraqi Police general inspector, along with Lt. Col. Michael Hilliard, commander, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, attended the event. “Today marks another step in the journey towards a safer, independent Iraq, and the graduates of the Iraqi Police Academy are leading the way,” said Hilliard. “This graduation is another demonstration of the abilities of the new Iraqi	government, which continues to make landmark strides on a regular basis.” After the ceremony, Hilliard met with Assad Sultan Al-taee, Najaf governor. The two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the continuous support from Coalition Forces on the security of Najaf and its people. Both leaders also agreed that a new Iraqi Police academy, designed specifically to train and equip the new government’s security forces, is essential. Some potential Iraqi Polic travel to Jordan to receive their training. Keeping the trainees in Iraq will provide better quality police, said Al-taee. “You have made a choice to protect the good people of Najaf – and for that, your country is proud,” Hilliard told the graduates. “Iraqi citizens should know that their continued support of the local and national government is critical to maintaining this type of progress.”

[SandRat]

Proud Graduates Show of New Skills in Iraq -- Murtha ain't gonna like this.

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This was a good article to see right after reading Ralph Peters' positive assessment of Iraqi military performance. Thanks!