PNP officers join Southeast Asia counterparts in Uk-funded counter-terrorism training course

Four Filipino law enforcers will join their counterparts in South East Asia in an extensive training course on counterterrorism funded by the UK Government.

Delegates from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines are taking part in the 4th Regional Counter Terrorism Investigations Management Course at the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC) in Indonesia from Feb. 27 to March 16, 2012.

“We are delighted that the PNP (Philippine National Police) is again partici- pating in the regional counter-terrorism course in Jakarta supported by the British Government. Many PNP officers have already benefited from this program and speak highly of the training on offer. The program helps build on our strong partnership with the Philippines in helping to build a peaceful and secure environment. The skills that the participants gain from this course will enhance their capability to protect the people they serve,” said Trevor Lewis, British Embassy Chargé d’ Affaires.

The delegates are expected to develop their professional skills and to foster collaboration and cooperation between the police services of the different countries in the region.

The course will be focused at a high strategic level to support the growth of counter terrorist policing in South East Asia, and will draw upon the expertise of British, Indonesian and other international law enforcement experts.

David Gray, an officer from the Counter Terrorism Command at New Scotland Yard will conduct the threeweek training assisted by former Metropolitan Police Commander Bob Milton.

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