Assessing the Police

[davidbfpo]

From a "lurker" with a long time serving in a para-military police service and only the summary is cited below:

Summary:

a) Instructions, standing orders, SOPs, shared maps, call signs and structure.
b) Command and Control which puts (a) into practice.
c) Training.
d) Exercises and wash ups.
e) Working together whenever possible and operate as joint units e.g. dogs, EOD, catering etc.

Much can be gained from:
 Checking Orders etc (in Arabic so difficult)
 Interviewing people on and off the record – they will know the problems! Do people follow the instruction and orders? Remember talk to the "Indians" not the bosses. They will make suggestions. I used to start with the boss and work downwards, increasing the number at each rank that you speak with.
 Look at Command and Control structure, you could find improvements. TEWTs, training?
 Deployment of resources – because it is simple most people go for fixed deployment – I would always push for about 50% flexible.
 Surveillance, a vital element in most aspects. Technology, cameras etc. We used everything we could get hold of, the simpler the better.
 Training, both tactical at unit and on an individual basis.
 Discipline?