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Tunisia EUPOL COPPS delivers training to strengthen police reporting in Palestine
Police reports are the foundation of the criminal justice chain. They help the work of investigators, prosecutors and lawyers, and influence verdicts. For vulnerable people, especially victims of domestic or gender-based violence, a poorly written report can impact justice negatively. The Palestinian Civil Police have been placing greater emphasis on the quality of police reporting, particularly when it involves vulnerable victims who often face complex challenges withing in the justice system.
To further strengthen the skills of Palestinian police officers within the Family and Juvenile Protection Department (FJPD), the fresh recruits in particular, EUPOL COPPS Family and Juvenile Protection Advisers held two sessions for nearly 20 policemen and policewomen this week in Ramallah and Bethlehem. The two advisers from Sweden, stressed the serious ramifications of vague statements, judgmental language, or critical omissions in police reports, all of which can be exploited in court, potentially weakening the victim’s case.
By the end of this training, participants had developed a clear understanding of the purpose and importance of police reports; identified key components of a well-written report and what should be in the report and adopted the principles of clear, objective, and concise writing.
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