Somali Police Officers to Undergo Specialized Criminal Investigation Training in Serbia

GOOBJOOG NEWS | BELGRADE: A group of Somali Police Force officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are in Belgrade, Serbia for a specialized training.

The training which is being conducted at Serbia’s Goć Training Centre, is designed to equip the officers with advanced criminal investigations and law enforcement skills.

The officers will undergo intensive training that includes practical law enforcement techniques, physical fitness, intelligence gathering, and simulations of complex policing scenarios.

“This opportunity provided by Serbia is critical to developing the Somali Police Force’s capabilities,” said Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed.

Adding, “We are deeply grateful for Serbia’s support, which will help equip our officers with the necessary skills to ensure the safety of Somali citizens and leaders.”

Somali police force Commissioner Sulub Ahmed Firin expressed gratitude to the Serbian government for facilitating the training saying such action is crucial in enhancing the skills of Somali law enforcement officers.

“This training comes at a crucial moment for our force, equipping our officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle the security challenges we face back home,” Firin said.

The training program reflects the growing security collaboration between the governments of Somalia and Serbia.

Serbia has already played a key role in supporting Somalia’s security sector.