New ZIF Policy Briefing
11.05.2011
Policing the Peace: The Rise of United Nations Formed Police Units
In recent years (re-)establishing the rule of law has moved centre-stage. At the same time, there has been a growing focus on the work of international police officers in peace operations. A growing trend, especially at UN peace operations, is the use of Formed Police Units (FPU).
Annika S. Hansen, Policy Officer in the Office of the Police Adviser at the Police Division of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations describes the rise of FPUs, their core functions and current challenges in peace operations.
You can download the Policy Briefing here.