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  • Iraqis see police force restored after three-year hiatus

    05/23/2006 5:55:32 PM PDT · by SandRat · 2 replies · 184+ views
    Marine Corps News ^ | Cpl. Antonio Rosas
    HUSAYBAH, Iraq (May 23, 2006) -- After three years without a police presence in this western Iraqi town of approximately 10,000, the community is beginning to see a fully-restored police force with the introduction of two new police stations. With a new force of fully-trained police officers, many of whom are seasoned veterans from the previous police force, Iraqis here hope the added security forces will curb insurgent activity in the area, according to tribal sheikhs. The Police Transition Team here, a team of Coalition service members responsible for training and mentoring Iraqi police officers, has worked in recent months...