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Learn what FPUs are, what they do and where they are deployed in UN peacekeeping operations. FPUs are cohesive units of about 140 police officers trained to manage public order, protect UN personnel and facilities and support police operations.
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UNITED NATIONS TRANSITIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN EAST TIMOR...
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Community-oriented policing guidelines assist United Nations...
- Training Materials for Formed Police Units
The formed police unit training is composed of the Core...
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Formed Police Units (FPUs) are pledged by Member States and...
- Providing Formed Police Units (FPUs)
Formed Police Units are the backbone of United Nations...
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The United Nations Police occupy a unique role among the...
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A Formed Police Unit (FPU) is a law enforcement unit used by some international organizations, such as the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), and African Union (AU), in support of peacekeeping operations. Each FPU is composed of personnel contributed by a member state and deployed under the organization's authority.
Learn about the process, responsibilities and requirements of FPUs, pledged by Member States and deployed as trained and equipped police units in UN missions. Find out how to prepare, train and assess FPUs for service in peacekeeping operations.
Learn how Member States second trained and equipped police units to support UN peacekeeping missions. Find out the process, criteria and requirements for FPUs deployment, from request to rotation.
Jun 26, 2024 · The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) has been increasingly deploying Formed Police Units (FPU’s) in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. Their core tasks are: Protection...
Learn about the role, duties and deployment of FPUs, which are groups of trained and equipped police officers serving in UN peacekeeping missions. Find out how FPUs are selected, trained and assessed for their operational capability.
This document defines the conditions, roles and composition of FPUs deployed in UN peacekeeping operations. It outlines the conceptual basis, values, command and control arrangements, and accountability mechanisms for FPUs.