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\nU.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome has unveiled four important initiatives to bolster the capabilities of Pakistani law enforcement in their efforts to safeguard local communities.
\nAnti-Terrorist Force Training Facility Expansion: A $4 million assistance package will facilitate the expansion of Balochistan Police\u2019s Anti-Terrorist Force training facility, doubling its current capacity, and allowing simultaneous instruction for an additional 800 trainees.
\nUpgraded Police Stations: The United States allocated $2 million to repair and upgrade 10 flood-damaged police stations. These facilities will include modern infrastructure, such as digital record management and support for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, thereby supporting more responsive service to local communities.
\nThe facilities will also feature dedicated gender desks that will provide a private space for vulnerable populations to report crimes and receive special care for problems or injuries resulting from those crimes. Construction of New Police Stations: An additional $2 million will be dedicated to constructing 10 new police stations to improve service to women, girls, and all Pakistanis.
\nEquipment Support: Recognizing the risks faced by law enforcement officers, the United States announced a $250,000 equipment grant to better protect enforcement officers as they undertake their duties.
\nThese projects are funded and will be implemented in collaboration with the Department of State\u2019s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL). INL currently provides approximately $20 million in assistance nationwide.
\nIn addition to announcing the new initiatives, Ambassador Blome, along with Inspector General of Police Shaikh and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), inaugurated Balochistan\u2019s first Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center. This Center was constructed in collaboration with UNODC and enhances the ability of law enforcement to protect and serve women and girls.
\nDuring the trip, Ambassador Blome also met with Chief Minister of Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki. Discussions covered a range of topics including U.S. assistance programs, and the Ambassador reaffirmed strong U.S. support for the economic development of all parts of Pakistan, including Balochistan.
\nThe United States and Pakistan have cooperated on civilian security and rule of law for more than 40 years. Our partnership improves justice institutions and provides law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to secure Pakistan\u2019s border, fight narcotics trafficking, and combat terrorism. Taken together, these efforts protect Pakistan\u2019s citizens and make Pakistan safer, stronger, and more secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
QUETTA U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome has unveiled four important initiatives to bolster the capabilities of Pakistani law enforcement in their efforts to safeguard local communities. Anti-Terrorist Force Training Facility Expansion: A $4 million assistance package will facilitate the expansion of Balochistan Police\u2019s Anti-Terrorist Force training facility, doubling its current capacity, and allowing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-369425","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n