NCJ Number
185856
Journal
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Volume: 16 Issue: 4 Dated: November 2000 Pages: 386-408
Editor(s)
George E. Rush Ph.D.
Date Published
November 2000
Length
23 pages
Annotation
Throughout the past decade, the U.S. Government has invested millions of dollars implementing law enforcement training initiatives designed to protect U.S. citizens at home and abroad and to assist other countries in joint efforts to detect and control the continued threat of transnational crime.
Abstract
The global challenges of international crime and terrorism have led to the development of extensive efforts to train and partner with foreign police officers both in the United States and internationally. These programs have been developed in conjunction with foreign governments to reflect their particular law enforcement needs and mandates to operate within a democratic framework that incorporates both civil and human rights concerns. An overview of efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's International Training and Assistance Unit (ITAU) to develop and conduct international law enforcement training is presented. The mission and goals of the ITAU are noted, as well as international training and assistance initiatives coordinated through the ITAU. International law enforcement academies are reviewed, with emphasis on the International Law Enforcement Academy in Budapest, Hungary, which celebrated its 4th year anniversary as a model for international law enforcement cooperation and partnership. Benefits and challenges of international law enforcement training are discussed. 20 references and 1 table