Police training and education in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

Training and education organization for Police structure on Bosnia & Herzegovina level MOSTAR Agency for education and professional training Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

LEGAL GROUNDS FOR POLICE TRAINING ON THE LEVEL OF BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA The Law for Directorate of coordination of Police bodies and agencies for police structure support in B&H has laid out the jurisdiction for Agency for education and professional training: a) Development, harmonization and suggestion of all training programmes. b) Organization and implementation of training and professionalization of police including: b) Organization and implementation of training and professionalization of police including: LEVEL I training of B&H police personnel in order to acquire the rank of LEVEL I training of B&H police personnel in order to acquire the rank of police officer police officer LEVEL II training of B&H police personnel in order to acquire the rank of LEVEL II training of B&H police personnel in order to acquire the rank of junior inspector Private security agencies personnel training Private security agencies personnel training Detective agencies personnel training Detective agencies personnel training Professionalization training (various seminars, courses etc.) Professionalization training (various seminars, courses etc.) c) Development of research and publishing activities d) Book keeping activities; e) Keeping the suitable databases and documentation of your jurisdiction.

AGENCY JURISDICTION Personnel training and education from: Personnel training and education from: 1. State investigation and protection agency ( SIPA ) (Basic competences: pr ) (Basic competences: prevention, detection and investigation of criminal offences such as: organized crime, terrorism, war crimes, serious financial crime, trafficking and other criminal offences against humanity and values protected by international Law ; collection of information on criminal offences, assistance to the B&H Court and the Prosecutor’s Office; Witness protection etc.) Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar 2. Border police B&H (Basic competences: Enforcement of the Law on Surveillance and Control of State Border Crossing; Enforcement of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum; Prevention, detection and investigation of offences: criminal offences directed against the security of the state border, misuse of documents serving as proof of identity, passports and visa, satus of aliens and asylum seekers, illegal transportation of goods, protection of civil air traffic in the premises of international airports.)

3. Police coordination directorate (Basic competences: ) (Basic competences: cooperation and coordination between police bodies of B&H, cooperation with relevant foreign and international bodies in police matters of international significance, physical and technical protection of persons and institutions of BiH and diplomatic-consular bodies, application of best European and other international police practices.) Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

- Special training, education and professionalization of police officers - Personnel training from: - Detective agencies - Agencies for protection of persons and assets Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

BANJA LUKA SARAJEVO POLICE TRAINING ORGANIZATION - ENTITY LEVEL Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic Srpska Police academy (MUP RS) Federation of B&H Police academy (FMUP)

Republic Srpska Internal affairs law RS Federation of B&H Police officials law FB&H LEGAL GROUNDS FOR POLICE TRAINING – ENTITY LEVEL

LEVEL I BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMME (BASIC TRAINING – RANK POLICE OFFICER) n0SUBJECT PHASE IPHASE IIPHASE III TotalTheory Excer- size Situa. classes Pract. training Sys. i situ. classes 1.Police job and rules of conduct Practical training in adequate police agencies Systematisation of knowledge and situational classes 2.Police weaponry Criminalistics Traffic safety and police vehicle training Special physical training Physical training and first aid Psychology Constitutional law and Administration of State Criminal law Law on Criminal Procedure Law on Minor Offences Human rights Information technology and communications English language GRAND TOTAL ,94%

Phase I – theory 517 h (51,44%) Phase I – theory 517 h (51,44%) Phase II – practice 368 h (36,62%) Phase II – practice 368 h (36,62%) Phase III – situational classes 120 h (11,94%) Phase III – situational classes 120 h (11,94%) LEVEL I CURRICULUM CONTENTS Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

Civil rights Civil rights B&H laws considering jurisdictions and responsibilities of police officers and police agencies B&H laws considering jurisdictions and responsibilities of police officers and police agencies Use of force and other oppressive means Use of force and other oppressive means Assuming personal responsibility towards other persons Assuming personal responsibility towards other persons Using given jurisdictions with minimal unwanted consequences for citizens and society Using given jurisdictions with minimal unwanted consequences for citizens and society Accepting, learning and applying international laws and police standards Accepting, learning and applying international laws and police standards Administration Administration Penal law and penal investigations Penal law and penal investigations Rules regarding vehicles and drivers Rules regarding vehicles and drivers Code of conduct for police officials in B&H Code of conduct for police officials in B&H Foreigners – conditions of entry, stay and visas… Foreigners – conditions of entry, stay and visas… Rules regarding the use of force in self-defense Rules regarding the use of force in self-defense Physical training Physical training Use of foreign language Use of foreign language Information technology Information technology Curriculum includes the following:

EXPERTISE GRADING during LEVEL I training At least 3 expertise evaluations per subject At least 3 expertise evaluations per subject Grading: Grading: Within theoretical part of the training – subject teachers Within theoretical part of the training – subject teachers Within practical part of the training – mentors and coordinators Within practical part of the training – mentors and coordinators

FINAL EXAM Final exam consists from two following parts: Written exam – independent work from one of the following areas: Written exam – independent work from one of the following areas: - Police jurisdiction and rules of conduct - Crime - Traffic safety and police vehicle training. Positively graded independent practical work is prerequisite for oral part of the final exam. Oral exam – envelopes a programme of subjects/classes in front of a 3 member committee Oral exam – envelopes a programme of subjects/classes in front of a 3 member committee Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of final exams. By receiving a certificate, all conditions for awarding the rank of POLICE OFFICER are hereby met.

n0 SUBJECT TOTAL PHASE I PHASE II THEORYPRACTICE 1. Police job and rules of conduct Police weaponry Criminalistics Police management Traffic safety and police vehicle training Special physical training Psychology Constitutional Law and Administration of State Criminal law Law on Criminal Procedure Law on Minor Offences Human rights Information technology and communications English language GRAND TOTAL LEVEL II BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMME (BASIC TRAINING – RANK JUNIOR INSPECTOR)

Phase I – theoretical classes with practical training and situational classes subjects, 386 hours: - 14 subjects, 386 hours: - theoretical part 276 h (55%) - practical part 110 h (21,5%) Phase II - practical training in police agencies – 120 working h (23,5%) LEVEL II Curriculum introduction

Rules regarding vehicles and drivers Rules regarding vehicles and drivers Penal law and penal investigations Penal law and penal investigations B&H Laws about jurisdicitions and responsibilities of police officials and police agencies B&H Laws about jurisdicitions and responsibilities of police officials and police agencies Civil rights Civil rights Development of social competence in police officials Development of social competence in police officials Use of force and other oppresive means Use of force and other oppresive means Assuming presonal responisbilities for actions towards other persons. Assuming presonal responisbilities for actions towards other persons. Using the aforementioned jurisdictions with minimal unwanted consequenses for citizens and society Using the aforementioned jurisdictions with minimal unwanted consequenses for citizens and society Accepting, learning and applying international rules and police standards Accepting, learning and applying international rules and police standards Administration Administration Code of conduct for police officials in B&H Code of conduct for police officials in B&H Physical training Physical training Use of foreign language Use of foreign language Information technology Information technology Curriculum consists of:

EXPERTISE GRADING during LEVEL II training At least 2 expertise evaluations per subject At least 2 expertise evaluations per subject Grading: Grading: Within theoretical part of the training – subject teachers Within theoretical part of the training – subject teachers Within practical part of the training – mentors and coordinators Within practical part of the training – mentors and coordinators

PRACTICAL TRAINING TASKS To capacitate, motivate and highly train all trainees for professional police work. To capacitate, motivate and highly train all trainees for professional police work. To secure consistent standardized training for all trainees. To secure consistent standardized training for all trainees. To secure a continuous additional training in the areas where trainees are showing lack of progress. To secure a continuous additional training in the areas where trainees are showing lack of progress. To improve the process of examining trainee activities To improve the process of examining trainee activities To determine a relevant grading system To determine a relevant grading system To capacitate trainees for fulfilling standards and moral principles demanded by the community To capacitate trainees for fulfilling standards and moral principles demanded by the community To secure serving the community at the highest level possible. To secure serving the community at the highest level possible.

To conduct the practical training every day To conduct the practical training every day Assessing trainees week / strong points Assessing trainees week / strong points Assistance in creating practical training Assistance in creating practical training Documenting the practical training and grading the trainees Documenting the practical training and grading the trainees Providing additional training in weak point areas Providing additional training in weak point areas Cooperation with mentors to improve trainees abilities Cooperation with mentors to improve trainees abilities Creating recommended practical training programmes Creating recommended practical training programmes Securing the professional working conditions Securing the professional working conditions Analysis and monitoring of trainees affinities and interests – forming an opinion and recommendations for trainees affinities (state border patrol, traffic safety, patrolling etc.). Analysis and monitoring of trainees affinities and interests – forming an opinion and recommendations for trainees affinities (state border patrol, traffic safety, patrolling etc.). ROLE OF PRACTICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

 Consults with the Agency’s staff.  Assigning a suitable instructor for trainees based on previous experience  Organizing weekly meetings to assess and document trainees progress.  Drafting a plan for trainees in cooperation with practical training instructors.  Following practical instructors work.  Reviewing daily reports filed by practical training instructors.  Overseeing and grading efficiency of practical training instructors.  Creating a plan for additional training in cooperation with practical training instructors.  Suggesting expulsion of trainees.  Securing the achievement of training goals.  Creating weekly mentor reports and practical training reports. * Role of practical training mentor is essential for the success of practical training. Without support and dedication of mentors this programme cannot be successfully implemented ROLE OF PRACTICAL TRAINING MENTOR

FINAL EXAM Final exam consists from two following parts: Written exam – independent work from one of the following areas: Written exam – independent work from one of the following areas: - Police jurisdiction and rules of conduct - Crime Positively graded independent practical work is prerequisite for oral part of the final exam. Oral exam – envelopes a programme of subjects/classes in front of a 3 member committee Oral exam – envelopes a programme of subjects/classes in front of a 3 member committee Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of final exams. By receiving a certificate, all conditions for awarding the rank of JUNIOR INSPECTOR are hereby met.

TRAINING STRUCTURE TRAINING STRUCTURE LEVEL I LEVEL II BASIC TRAINING: SEMINARS COURSES SPECIALISED TRAINING: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

BASIC TRAINING LEVEL I – 12 months LEVEL II – 4 months Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ministry of security, Agency for education and professional training Mostar

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