US TRAINING FOR FEMALE PROSECUTORS
From the US State and Justice Departments concluded
a five day training course on investigative and analytical techniques for
female prosecutors and police investigators here in Islamabad.
The Women Police and Prosecutor Conference brought
together female prosecutors and police investigators from Baluchistan, Khyber
Pakhtunkhawa and Islamabad only to
receive specialized training from both
Pakistani and American experts in crime scene analysis, forensic evidence
collection and interview techniques.
The US Deputy Chief of Mission told the
participants, Pakistan’s justice system will serve the whole population most
fairly and effectively when more women fill the ranks of police investigators
and prosecutors. The US Chief also said that when people feel safe and
protected, when those guilty of crimes are consistently brought to justice and
punished for their acts, businesses will be able to prosper and Pakistanis will
have better opportunities to achieve their potential.
The women participating in the conference received instruction
from Pakistani and American experts on police-prosecutor cooperation and case
presentation in addition to practical skills for investigating crimes and
analyzing and presenting evidence. The participants agreed that increased
coordination between police and prosecutors from the beginning of an
investigation is essential to bringing criminals to justice.
The comprehensive United States effort to support
the activities of a range of Pakistani crime and eradicate terrorism.
The United States partners with the government its
justice system and provide professional development and training for law
enforcement officials, prosecutors and judges etc.
