text: Chapter 8
  8-70. Higher level police skills, such as civilian criminal investigation procedures, anti-organized crime
  operations, and police intelligence operations—are best taught by civilian experts.
  8-71. Effective policing also requires an effective justice system that can process arrests, detentions,
  warrants, and other judicial records. Such a system includes trained judges, prosecutors, defense counsels,
  prison officials, and court personnel. These people are important to establishing the rule of law.
  8-72. Military police or corrections personnel can also provide training for detention and corrections
  operations. HN personnel should be trained to handle and interrogate detainees and prisoners according
  to internationally recognized human rights norms by the appropriate US personnel. Prisoner and detainee
  management procedures should provide for the security and the fair and efficient processing of those
  detained.
  8-73. Police forces, just like military forces, need quality support personnel to be effective. This
  requires training teams to ensure that training in support functions is established. Specially trained
  personnel required by police forces include the following:
  • Armorers.
  • Supply specialists.
  • Communications personnel.
  • Administrative personnel.
  • Vehicle mechanics.
  Leaders
  8-74. The effectiveness of the HN security forces directly relates to the quality of their leadership.
  Building effective leaders requires a comprehensive program of officer, staff, and specialized training. The
  ultimate success of any US involvement in a COIN effort depends on creating viable HN leaders able
  to carry on the fight at all levels and build their nation on their own. One of the major challenges that
  partner units and advisor teams may face is the perceived low quality of leader, especially the junior
  leader ranks.
  8-75. The leader training methodology must reinforce the different levels of authority within the HN
  security force. The roles and responsibilities of each commissioned officer and NCO rank must be firmly
  established so recruits understand what is expected of them. Their subordinate relationship to civilian
  authorities must also be reinforced to ensure civilian control. In addition, training should establish team
  dynamics. In some cultures, security forces may need training to understand the vital role of members not
  in primary leadership positions.
  Commissioned Officers
  8-76. Officer candidate standards should be high. Candidates should be in good health and pass an
  academic test with higher standards than the test for enlisted troops.
  Officer Candidates
  8-77. These should be carefully vetted to ensure that they do not have close ties to any radical
  or insurgent organizations.
  Basic Officer Training
  8-78. Various models for basic officer training exist:
  • One-year military college.
  • Two-year military college.
  • Four-year military college.
  • Officer Candidate School.
  • Military training at civilian universities.