Joint EU-CoE programme trains Moldovan police on riot control
Chisinau, 22 September 2010- Proper police tactics during public demonstrations was the focus of a training seminar, organised in the framework of the Joint Programme between the European Union and the Council of Europe entitled “Democracy Support Programme in Moldova".
A two-day event, which ended yesterday at the Police Academy "Stefan cel Mare" in Chisinau, brought together over 20 representatives of Moldovan law-enforcement agencies.
The training seminar enhanced the participants’ crowd control capacity, teaching officers to deal with lawful and unlawful gatherings, sport events, political rallies and concerts in line with international policing standards and human rights.
Expert police trainers from the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom gave an overview of international principles in upholding freedom of assembly, and the role of different de-escalation tactics in eliminating tensions during demonstrations.
The second training is planned for October 2010. |
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 September 2010 09:16 |