http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/iraqipolice/ en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:06:01 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273194/posts Sgt. Frankie Hibberd (far right), of 150th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, uses hand gestures and animated facial expressions to teach nine members of the Daughters of Iraq search techniques at an old high school in Yusifiyah, June 12. Photo by Spc. Ruth McClary, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team. BAGHDAD — Loud chatter filled the room as ten women from the Daughters of Iraq (DoI) gathered at an old high school in Yusifiyah, south of Baghdad, to train new-hires, update information in the U.S. forces database and discuss present conditions with U.S. Army officers, June 12. The... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273194/posts#comment Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:06:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260908/posts A convoy of security forces Airmen from the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Detachment 2, roll out of Camp Striker, Iraq May 8. The Airmen will convoy outside the wire to a local city to train and mentor the Iraqi Police on everything from conducting basic patrols to weapon handling techniques. Photo by Senior Airman Jacqueline Romero. CAMP STRYKER — In a crowded briefing room more than two dozen security forces members sporting flight suits casually sit and wait for their squad leader to start the briefing for the day's mission. As the squad leader makes his way to the... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260908/posts#comment Fri, 29 May 2009 23:50:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260911/posts MOSUL — Iraqi Police gathered with their counterparts from the Iraqi National Police and Iraqi Army at the 3rd Iraqi Police Division’s new operations center for a situational update briefing on the morning of May 26. The IP realized they could leverage significant operational gains with their own operations center to conduct mission planning and tracking, while working with key personnel from the Iraqi Army and Iraqi National Police. "[The Iraqi Police] recognize that they need to work together with the Iraqi Army and the Iraqi National Police. To do that, they needed a functional operations center from which they... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260911/posts#comment Fri, 29 May 2009 23:52:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2255912/posts MOSUL, Iraq, May 21, 2009 – More than 1,000 Iraqi police recruits stood at attention on the Public Service Academy parade field here as dignitaries and guests gathered to celebrate their graduation from basic police training May 11. Their graduation signifies Ninevah province's compliance with an Iraqi Interior Ministry directive requiring all currently employed Iraqi police officers to be formally trained by June. Ninevah Gov. Atheel al-Nujaifi and Khalid Hussein Ali al-Hamdani, general director of police, watched the newly trained officers use smoke grenades, blank ammunition and pyrotechnics in a building-clearing demonstration. Guests watched a series of hand-to-hand combat... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2255912/posts#comment Fri, 22 May 2009 00:03:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2236785/posts BAGHDAD – Back-to-back suicide bombings killed 60 people Friday outside the most important Shiite shrine in Baghdad, a day after the country was rocked by its most deadly violence in more than a year. Yahoo/AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2236785/posts#comment Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:50:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233842/posts WASHINGTON, April 20, 2009 – The Iraqi Interior Ministry is making progress toward minimizing corruption and maximizing the trust of the Iraqi people, a military officer involved in the effort said April 17. Air Force Maj. Joseph Musacchia, commander of the 81st Security Forces Squadron, told participants in a “DoD Live” bloggers roundtable that to create trust between the Iraqi people and their government, coalition and Interior Ministry officials have instituted courses in the ministry’s Inspector General office and Internal Affairs offices that teach police ethics and focus on anticorruption initiatives. “We’ve been working with the Ministry of Interior, especially... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233842/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:56:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2232370/posts Capt. Ghissan K. Towman, Police Department forensic examiner in Hillah, and Jessica D. Janisch, Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facility-1 certified latent print examiner, compare fingerprints collected from a CD during a training exercise, April 2, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Bethany L. Little. WASHINGTON — Coalition forces in Iraq are increasingly working to develop the country’s non-military capabilities, such as its criminal justice program. In recent weeks, that has meant training the Iraqis in forensic science. Troops assigned to the Coalition’s Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facility (JEFF )-1 began training Iraqi Police outside Forward Operating Base Kalsu in southern Iraq, April... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2232370/posts#comment Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:47:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231858/posts FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq, April 17, 2009 – The 772nd Military Police Company and an Iraqi police advisor team are starting a new approach to police training in Iraq’s Wasit province that will provide a sustainable training system for when coalition forces leave the country. “Our overall goal is to start a program in Wasit that can be a model for the rest of the country,” said Army Staff Sgt. Elton Dean, headquarters squad leader, 772nd MP Company. “What we want to do is give the minister of interior a reason to institute a program like this in order... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231858/posts#comment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:58:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231880/posts BAGHDAD — Two months ago, more than 700 recruits registered for rigorous professional police training that would prepare them to become Iraqi Police officers. Upon the eight-week course's completion this week, 537 of those individuals officially joined the ranks of Iraq's police force, making it official during a graduation ceremony at the Al Furat Iraqi Police training center. This group was the fifth Iraqi Police class to graduate in recent months from the academy in Al Furat. Last month, a class of 314 graduated. Following graduation, they were assigned to patrol duties in towns and cities throughout Iraq. "These regular... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231880/posts#comment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:22:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2192917/posts Iraqi policemen shot dead four US soldiers and their local interpreter in the main northern city of Mosul on Tuesday, an interior ministry official said. "Four US soldiers and their Iraqi interpreter were killed by two Iraqi policemen who opened fire at them in the Dawasa district of (central) Mosul and then fled," the official told AFP, declining to be named. The incident took place during a US army visit to the Mosul headquarters of the Iraqi police in charge of protecting the city's bridges, police said. The bullet-riddled body of the interpreter was taken to the local mortuary. It... A.F.P. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2192917/posts#comment Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:57:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2189575/posts WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2009 – With U.S. operations in Iraq shifting from providing security to ensuring Iraqi sovereignty, troops there are stepping up their training of Iraqi forces. Iraqi policeman Lt. Ahmed, center, and members of his special weapons and tactics team look on during training at Convoy Support Center Cedar in Iraq’s Dhi Qar province in December 2008. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. James Jordan  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. U.S. soldiers in southern Iraq in recent days have trained Iraqi forces in everything from special weapons and tactics to criminal investigations to mortar firing. And,... On the Ground http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2189575/posts#comment Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:02:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2183558/posts FALLUJAH — Iraqi’s independent security capabilities continued to expand throughout eastern Anbar province as the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, recently turned over command of the battalion’s final entry control point, ECP 1, to the Fallujah District Chief of Police, Feb. 5. Entry control points are manned security positions that screen persons attempting to enter specific areas for weapons, contraband and a criminal history. They are often used as a security measure around cities to protect the population. Now that Iraqi Security Forces control all entry control points in the Fallujah area, Coalition forces will be... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2183558/posts#comment Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:18:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174524/posts Members of the Iraqi National Police show off their newly inked fingers after voting in the provincial elections at the Bilal Al Habashi School in the Istaqlal Qada of northeastern Baghdad, Jan. 28, 2009. Photo by Scott Flenner, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs. ISTAQLAL — Members of the Iraqi Police and National Police kicked off the provincial elections by placing their vote at the Bilal Al Habashi School in Istaqlal Qada in northeast Baghdad, Jan 28. “This is a good step for Iraq and the people. They have free opinions to vote wherever they want and for any person they... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174524/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:46:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174005/posts BAGHDAD, Jan. 28, 2009 – Nearly 500 new Iraqi policewomen graduated from the Baghdad Police College here Jan. 26, marking the largest female class ever to graduate from the school, officials said. Among their first duties, the new graduates will serve front-line roles providing security for the Jan. 31 election. “We feel proud and happy that we are bringing new opportunity to Iraqi women today, and more women will follow us,” a graduate said. Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad al-Bulani congratulated the new graduates for “taking another step toward rebuilding Iraqi security.” “These women are now sharing duties with the policemen... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174005/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:11:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2158186/posts BASRAH — Three days after graduating a multi-week training course, the first Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics Tactical Response Team joined Coalition forces in a joint operation here. The river-focused force filled vital overwatch positions, and maintained active security and communications with Iraqi Police and Army units as well as with Coalition units. “This demonstrates the capability of this force, and how their training prepared them for real-world missions,” said a Coalition advisor to the TRT. The TRT is a new capability for Iraq allowing the Police to have a specially trained cadre skilled in the art of maritime and... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2158186/posts#comment Sat, 3 Jan 2009 20:08:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157760/posts AL-ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq — Marines from 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 and Police Transition Team 4 teamed up Dec. 26 to help Iraqi Police from the Port of Waleed to form good relationships with their new neighbors in the town of Walej. Over the past six months, nomadic shepherds and their families, destitute from drought and disease which ravaged their herds, were forced to move from the desert into the town of Walej. Located in a remote region of western al-Anbar province near the Syrian border, Walej was an Iraqi Army compound prior to 2003. It... Marine Corps News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157760/posts#comment Fri, 2 Jan 2009 20:08:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2155203/posts Trainees run ashore after practicing an insert technique during al-Anbar Iraqi River Police training, Lake Thar Thar, Iraq, Dec. 21, 2008. Photo by Cpl. Shawn Coolman, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs. LAKE THAR THAR -- Al-Anbar Iraqi River Police officers aced their final exam. Select Iraqi Policemen here with the Anbar Iraqi River Police force, which was established to patrol the local waterways independently from Coalition forces, finished a week-long certification course, Dec. 21. This was the first class taught by the Navy “River Rats” of Detachment 3, Riverine Squadron 1, Regimental Combat Team 5 on Lake Thar Thar.In this... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2155203/posts#comment Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:47:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2154513/posts RAMADI, Iraq (AFP) — Six Iraqi policemen and seven Al-Qaeda militants were killed when the militants attempted a pre-dawn breakout from a police station in the western city of Ramadi, police said."During an exchange of fire between prisoners trying to escape and police officers in the station, six policemen and seven prisoners were killed," provincial police chief Tareq al-Dulaimi said.Three prisoners managed to escape and one was re-arrested, Dulaimi said, adding that another four policemen were wounded in the shootout that occurred at 2 am (2300 GMT Thursday) at Forsan police station in the centre of Ramadi.Ramadi police have imposed... AFP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2154513/posts#comment Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:58:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2153465/posts Former Sons of Iraq members now serving as an Iraqi policemen in Suleikh speak about the improvements of being an IP versus an SoI while on a break at Joint Security Station Suleikh in northeastern Baghdad, Dec. 21. Photo by Sgt. Zachary Mott. SULEIKH — Fifty former members of the Sons of Iraq program are now protecting the streets of Suleikh wearing the bright blue uniform of Iraqi Police officers. The men, along with more than 400 other former members of the much publicized SoI program from Baghdad’s Adhamiyah District, are now Iraqi policemen charged with protecting the streets and... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2153465/posts#comment Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:12:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114307/posts According to the linked page: "Unnamed freelance journalist has the goods on Obama and Rezko" MetaCafe http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114307/posts#comment Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:07:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2141114/posts Sgt. Abdul Ibrahim, a U.S. Military Policeman, gives Iraqi Police Capt. Hussain Hawaysh some marksmanship pointers during the Iraqi Police Leadership Development Course, Nov. 26, 2008. Photo by Sgt. Jerry Saslav, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs. JSS SULEIKH — Thirteen Iraqi Policemen (IP), a mix of officers and senior sergeants, gathered here in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah District for their final training session, Nov. 26. The men were preparing for a weapons familiarization course prior to graduating from the Iraqi Police Leadership Development Course taught by Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers.“We [the 18th Military Police Brigade] felt that some of the IP... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2141114/posts#comment Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:54:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2138349/posts Iraqi national policemen from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd NP Division, Civil Affairs Team, gather with Iraqi children from an elementary school in the Doura community of southern Baghdad Nov. 20. The NPs are part of a freshly formed CA Team created by Soldiers from Company D, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to the 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. U.S. Army photo. FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON — The Iraqi National Police, dedicated to enforcing Baghdad’s rule of law, introduced civil capacity and municipality improvement to their skills set working... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2138349/posts#comment Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:50:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137655/posts Iraqi children thank an Iraqi Policeman with smiles after receiving a case of bottled water in the 9 Nissan district of eastern Baghdad, Nov. 20, 2008. Photo by Sgt. Jeremy Todd, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs. FOB RUSTAMIYAH — Iraqi Police (IP) officers and U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, teamed up to distribute humanitarian aid to those who needed the assistance in eastern Baghdad, Nov 20. The IP and Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, attached to 4th BCT, 10th... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137655/posts#comment Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:58:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129639/posts More than 1000 Sons of Iraq completed their first phase of Iraqi Police Basic Recruit Training, Nov. 6, 2008, at the al Furat Iraqi Police Training. Photo by Lt. Col. Michael Indovina, 18th Military Police Brigade. BAGHDAD — More than 1,000 former Sons of Iraq (SoI) recently completed their first phase of training at the al Furat Iraqi Police (IP) Training Center here. To kick off the program, 608 SoI registered for the training Oct. 31. Now with the first phase of training completed, 1,031 SoI are integrated into the IP training program. The second phase of training began Nov.... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129639/posts#comment Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:16:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128926/posts JSS HOR AL BASH — Now that the Sons of Iraq have transitioned to Government of Iraq control, many will head to jobs in the Iraqi Army and Police, and recruiting drives are helping to make that a possibility. The most recent recruiting drive occurred Nov. 4 in Hor al Bash, northwest of Baghdad, thanks to the efforts of Soldiers from Company B “Hammer,” 52nd Infantry, attached to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team “Warrior,” 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. On the recommendations of Sawa sheiks, 186 Sons of Iraq members traveled to here... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128926/posts#comment Sun, 9 Nov 2008 20:19:56 GMT