Supporting Police Training in Ukraine

This project aims to enhance public safety and improve stability in Ukraine by institutionalizing police training through the development of a sustainable police academy system.. During Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution in 2014 police brutality and violence fueled mass protests and led to multiple injuries and deaths during the height of the revolution. In the wake of that event there was considerable public pressure on the new government to completely overhaul and transform Ukrainian police services into an effective accountable and community-focused institution. Project activities include: (1) providing pre-service and leadership training; (2) supporting media and public outreach including public perception surveys; and (3) supporting long-term training program development and curricula design as well as professional development courses including certification procedures and administrative regulations.

The ultimate aim of the Police Training Assistance Project is to institutionalize police training via the development of a sustainable police academy system..