The NEWS (Monrovia)
28 August 2008
Monrovia — Authorities at the Liberia National Police say one 143 trainees of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) have begun weapons training. The trainees are expected to graduate shortly from the first two classes.
A release issued Wednesday said the trainees will begin joint patrols with UNMIL following graduation.
When fully established, the ERU will comprise of 500 police officers.
It can be recalled in January this year, the Liberia National Police launched a training program to establish an Emergency Response Unit aimed at conducting special police operations in the areas of anti-terrorism, hostage rescue, internal security, tactical anti-crime operations, among others.
The ERU is established to also provide support to the Police Support Unit (PSU), and it will further assist the LNP to continue its efforts to achieve excellence in management of internal security by placing service and loyalty about self.
The release indicated that funding for the establishment of the ERU is provided by the United States and Irish governments.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police will begin the recruitment of the fourth class of ERU trainees later this year.
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