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United Nations Police play a crucial role in UN peacekeeping operations and other UN field missions. They currently participate in 13 different missions around the globe. Every day, more than 7,000 police officers from 80 countries go on patrol, provide training, advise local police services, help ensure compliance with human rights standards and assist in a wide range of other fields.
The benefits of this work are clear: UN Police help to create a safer environment where communities will be better protected and criminal activities will be prevented, disrupted and deterred. The diverse national experiences of United Nations Police officers and their commitment to peace and security are their best tools to promote the rule of law.
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| The mandate of United Nations Police is different in each mission. In some missions, the mandate has been limited to monitoring the local police services. In more complex missions, the mandate includes advising, training, helping establish local police services and enhancing their work, and, in some cases, law enforcement. This complexity is compounded by the need to integrate all components of the criminal justice system to ensure comprehensive and sustainable rule of law. |
| Next: The growing role of UN Police |
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