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NEWS


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION DECIDED TO EXTEND OUR AND EUBAM RAFAH'S
MANDATES UNTIL 30 JUNE 2025

The Council of the European Union decided to extend our and EUBAM Rafah's
mandates until 30 June 2025.Here the link to the EU Council press
release:https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/25/eubam-rafah-and-eupol-copps-council-prolongs-the-mandates-of-both-csdp-civilians-missions-until-june-2025/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3dcslAx1UKQYlLrwM5M4qqO5oWeDKWKOlbFDmMVRpmjEjJQGmwjC6AB34_aem_nIdjY01rsqWGJOF_74SBqw#:~:text=The%20mission's%20current%20mandate%20focuses,security%20and%20justice%20sector%20reforms

2024-06-26


HEAD OF MISSION MEETS WITH THE HEAD OF PALESTINIAN BAR ASSOCIATION

On the 6 June the EUPOL COPPS Head of Mission met with the Mr. Fadi Abbas, Head
of the Palestinian Bar Association (PBA). The two discussed the difficult
situation for lawyers in the West Bank and Gaza and the priorities for the
justice system in connection with the Government’s Reform Agenda as well as
early representation for juveniles, the possibility to develop a e-court system,
getting more women elected to the PBA council and formalizing the Female
Leadership Network for lawyers.

2024-06-07


EUPOL COPPS ORGANIZED A TWO-DAY RETREAT “EMPOWERING PALESTINIAN WOMEN IN THE
JUDICIARY IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS”

On 3rd June and 4th June, EUPOL COPPS organized a two-day retreat “Empowering
Palestinian Women in the Judiciary in conflict situations” with opening remarks
by the Head of Mission, Karin Limdal, together with the Deputy Head of EUREP,
Maria Velasco. The event hosted Palestinian female lawyers, judges, prosecutors
and representatives from the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission, with
visiting panel-experts, both online and in-person, including judges from Spain,
West-Sahara and the Palestinian religious courts. The two-day event intended to
address the unique challenges faced by female lawyers, enhance the Palestinian
Female Leadership Network, and to discuss women’s situation in conflict, with an
emphasis on gender responsive reforms, women empowerment and leadership. It was
the right forum to discuss the current situation of Palestinian women in the
justice sector, raising the voice for equality and access to justice for
everyone. It was introduced the survey that EUPOL COPPS conducted last September
in different districts in the West Bank to figure out the main challenges that
female lawyers face with. It was a unique opportunity to have the presence of
motivated women ready to lead a change in Justice, promoting respect for human
rights , work together and support each other to achieve improvements in the
administration of justice. Head of Mission underlined the importance of
discussing women’s inclusion and challenges in justice, despite the current very
difficult situation which has a direct impact for women as professionals in the
justice sector. The Mission remains committed in supporting women-led
professional networks, and will continue to facilitate dialogue between
governmental, and non-governmental justice actors.

2024-06-07


HEAD OF MISSION MEETS WITH THE PALESTINIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSIONER IN
RAMALLAH

On 4 June, the Head of Mission Karin Limdal met with the Palestinian
Anti-Corruption Commissioner (PACC) Dr. Read Radwan. She assured him of the
continued cooperation and mentioned specifically anti-corruption legislation,
asset declaration system, witness protection, cooperation between PACC and PCP
and the gender audit as examples of successful of past and present cooperation.
In relation to the Government’s Reform Agenda, the Commissioner informed that
the PACC had delivered its annual report to the President and PM and that a
summary had been made public . Both agreed on the importance of involving
anti-corruption and oversight in the plans for the day after in Gaza and the HoM
was pleased to see this already included in the draft Strategic Plan 2024-2029,
to be officially presented in an event in July.

2024-06-04


MEET OUR ADVISERS


MEET OUR SENIOR POLICE ADVISER - GENERAL POLICING

PPIO is pleased to introduce the next Advisor in our ‘Meet our Advisors’
section. Christian is a German colleague, very soft spoken and kind, and we are
very much in awe of his years of experience and interesting expertise as a
Police Officer.   1. Tell us a little about yourself (nationality, professional
background and experience and expertise)    My name is Christian, I am a police
officer from Duesseldorf in Northrine-Westfalia in the western part of Germany
and can look back on a 30-year career. I have spent more than ten years in
various (leadership) positions in the riot police and I served several years in
a permanent service unit that supported the Chief of Police in large operations.
Since 2017 I have been a senior police officer and have held different positions
in crime fighting/prevention, operations and project management. I introduced
the distance electro impulse device, also known as Taser, in my (last)
Headquarter, and developed regulations as to how to use it.   2.  Explain your
portfolio here at EUPOL COPPS   I have been a EUPOL COPPS Mission Member since
August 2023. I am a Senior Police Adviser in the area of General Policing. In
this position, there is no unit that I look after exclusively. Conversely, I
support my direct superior in areas where there is a need. Before the 7 October,
it was the Bethlehem Project, while currently I am responsible for Crowd
Management and Information Led Policing.    3.  What do you enjoy most about
forming part of EUPOL COPPS, and about working in the Region?    Due to the
current situation, it is not easy to respond to this question in the manner it
deserves. From a personal perspective, I like the flexibility in my position and
that I can get to know different portfolios and counterparts. The people are
very friendly, hearty and hospitable. In a way, people are more relaxed and take
life easier. In Germany we have so many rules and sometimes we make it difficult
for ourselves. I experience that difference here in a positive way.   This
region is so rich in history, I am grateful to be able to work in a CSDP Mission
here. I understand the Middle East conflict more and more because I live and
serve here. I get my knowledge and understanding of the conflict from the
different people I talk to, who tell me their experiences and impressions. And
not just from the media like many others who don't have the chance to be here on
the ground. Of course, the events since 7 October have been dramatic and many
people are suffering. That also has an impact on my daily work and feelings.   
4. What are the challenges you face, and how, in your view, may they be
overcome?    I think the situation was already challenging before the eruption
of the current crisis, but now it has become even more so. Despite the
challenges and the evolving situation, which we cannot influence, we as EUPOL
COPPS have remained on the ground the whole time. We are aware of our
responsibility and, even in this difficult situation, I think it is important to
show the PCP and our partners that we are there. We are not leaving our
counterparts alone and continue to offer our support. In particular for the day
after the war.  The situation is also challenging for all of us advisers. At
first our families just missed us after we have been deployed. Now they are very
worried about the security situation. We see our counterparts and our local
colleagues suffering. Many other people are suffering. I think it's important to
strengthen your own resilience. We talk a lot about the situation and I
experience a high level of mutual support. Despite all the tragedy, that is the
positive side.    PPIO: Christian, many thanks for granting us the interview. It
is a pleasure for us to get to know you further!  

2024-01-29


MEET OUR HEAD OF SECURITY SECTOR REFORM SECTION

 Despite the turbulent times here in the Mission Area and beyond, EUPOL COPPS
very recently welcomed our new Head of SSRS (Security Sector Reform Section).
Our Finnish colleague Kai joined us from Finland. Kai has served in the region
before, also within EUPOL COPPS, and as a Mission, we are very fortunate to have
him back in our midst. PPIO spent some time with Kai to get to know him a bit
better, and we would like our audience to get to know him too. Tell us a little
about yourself (nationality, professional background and experience and
expertise) I come from Finland. I am a serving police officer with over 33 years
of professional experience of which 17 years in senior management level. My
current job is in the National Police Board which is the supreme command of
Finnish police. My special responsibilities are the strategic management of
national K9 activities, national procurement and budgeting of protective gear
and weaponry and Nordic countries uniformed policing co-operation. I’m also one
of the supreme command national duty officers.   My background contains
experience from almost all aspects of policing: uniformed policing, criminal
investigations, technical surveillance, immigration and weapons administration,
all in both operational and supervisory positions. I have worked as a teacher in
the Police College of Finland teaching operational leadership and management. I
have also worked as a head of drug investigations department of the Finnish
Customs. On an international perspective I have lived away from Finland for some
time of my life. As a child I lived in Australia for five years, one year in
Saudi Arabia and two years in Iraq. After that I spent one year in the USA as an
exchange student. As an adult I have spent one year in South Lebanon in the UN
peacekeeping mission. In 2011-2012 I was seconded to the USSC Ramallah -mission
as a senior police advisor with the responsibility of assessing and validating
the Intermediate Leaders Course for the PA security forces. And my latest
secondment here was 2016-2017 when I was the senior police advisor for community
policing. So in a way my current post as the Head of SSRS seems to be a logic
continuation. My expertise is widespread and I have a good understanding on
almost all aspects of policing as well as their interconnectivity and
dependence. I have management and leadership skills of both police and civilian
personnel. Explain your portfolio here at EUPOL COPPS My post within EUPOL
COPPPS is the Head of Security Sector Reform Section (SSRS). The job description
contains the leadership and management of the section as well as providing
expertise in the issues needed. Within SSRS, I am very fortunate to have an
excellent team of Police Advisors coming from all sectors of expertise. What do
you enjoy most about working in the Region, given that this is not your first
experience here? The people are very friendly and hospitable and easy to talk
to. For a Finn (we are mostly regarded as mute) this is very refreshing and on
the other hand also slightly intimidating! I am intrigued by the history and
complexity of the region. The historical sites all around the region tell
stories of different times and reigns. I see them as monuments of the rise and
fall of eras. I also think that the landscape is one of the most beautiful in
the world, in all of its ruggedness and with all its different features from the
northern mountains to the rolling hills towards the Dead Sea, the Mediterranean
seashore and deserts towards the Gulf of Aqaba. What are the challenges you
anticipate facing, and how, in your view, may they be overcome? I think we are
witnessing the greatest challenge in EUPOL COPPS history at the moment. The
situation has dramatically and sadly taken a horrendous turn in the past days
and weeks. Despite the challenges, we as a Mission continue to implement our
mandate with our counterparts, notwithstanding the trying times we find
ourselves in. It comes as no surprise that the focus of our counterparts is very
much on the current situation. However, life needs to continue and it is clear
that most of the people want stability and safety in life. I believe that EUPOL
COPPS, together with our counterparts are making a grand effort in making this
possible. How will this challenge be overcome is a million dollar question… I
believe we need to “keep on keeping on” and try to think about the “day after”.
When this is over the time will come for reconciliation and stabilisation. In my
perspective we play an important role. Every individual EUPOL COPPS family
member has her/his part to play in supporting the communities and people. PPIO:
Kai, thank you very much for granting us this interview! It is indeed a pleasure
to welcome you back to EUPOL COPPS. Within the PPIO Team, we are proud to work
alongside you and the SSRS Team, and sincerely look forward to building upon our
excellent collaboration.  

2023-10-25


MEET OUR DEPUTY HEAD OF MISSION AND CHIEF OF STAFF

 Against a sad and concerning backdrop, and its ensuing challenges, we are
thrilled to introduce our new Deputy Head of Mission and Chief of Staff, Karin
Limdal. Hailing from Sweden, Karin is a CSDP expert and recently commenced her
second tour of duty here at EUPOL COPPS. PPIO sat down with Karin to get to know
her further. Tell us a little about yourself (nationality, professional
background and experience and expertise) I’m a Swedish secondee with a husband
and son currently based in Rome but with my heart and home in Verona. I’m
passionate about civilian CSDP as an important tool in the EU Foreign Policy
toolbox, to increase our own security within the EU but also among our partners.
I’ve worked in different capacities in several CSDP and non-CSDP missions, in
the EEAS and at the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management
for the past 20 years. Explain your portfolio here at EUPOL COPPS As the
DHoM/Chief of Staff it is my job to make sure to “oil the machinery” so that the
Mission can deliver on the mandate given by the EU 27. In that, and while
supporting and deputizing the HoM, I will make sure that proper procedures and
processes are in place and to promote a conducive working environment among
other things. What do you enjoy most about working in the Region, given that
this is not your first experience here? The hospitality of the Palestinian
people. As crazy as they are behind the wheel, they are exceptionally friendly
and helpful to their guests. We are truly fortunate to work with counterparts
with whom we enjoy a relationship of trust.    What are the challenges you
anticipate facing, and how, in your view, may they be overcome?  To insert
enthusiasm and energy among colleagues after almost 17 years on the ground, in a
worsening security situation, not least in recent weeks. This can partly be
overcome by giving people space and independence and show them that you trust
them. This makes people grow and shine in my opinion.  Freedom under
responsibility is something that I try to live by as a manager, until proven
otherwise. Another challenge is to maintain EUPOL COPPS as a relevant and unique
partner among many other actors within the Security Sector Reform and Justice
sectors. There the Mission needs to focus on what is really their strength of a
physical presence on the ground since 2006 with the proper peer to peer support
where our experts work side by side with the counterparts on the Palestinian
side. No other international entity or project can offer the same sort of
support and assistance in that sense. PPIO: Karin, thank you so much for taking
the time to carry out this interview. Even in the short and somewhat tumultuous
time that you’ve been in the Mission, the enthusiasm of having you back is very
hard to miss! We are very much looking forward to working with you, and you can
be assured of our support.

2023-10-19


MEET OUR SENIOR POLICE ADVISER -INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES

 In our interviews so far, we’ve encountered a number of EU colleagues, as well
as a Turkish colleague. Nevertheless, here at EUPOL COPPS, we are also fortunate
to have two Canadian colleagues forming part of our Security Sector Reform
Section (formerly named the Police Advisory Section); Canada being one of the
three Third Contributing Countries to EUPOL COPPS. Our dear colleague Shelly has
been with us for over a year. Always ready with a helping hand, our counterparts
not only benefit from Shelly’s long years of experience and expertise, but also
her kind and soft spoken approach.    Tell us a little about yourself
(nationality, professional background and experience and expertise)  Thank you
for this opportunity.  I have over 35 years of policing experience with the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada’s National Police Service and 5 years’
experience as a Vancouver City Police Reservist.  As a result, I have been
afforded many opportunities that have provided me with a diverse background of
experience, ranging from serving in  Indigenous/Diverse communities, at
Municipal, Provincial and National levels and at various ranks.  This has
provided me with comprehensive experience in multiple fields of expertise.  I
have worked at the strategic, tactical and operational levels throughout my
career and have been afforded the experience to develop and work with strategic
frameworks at Provincial/Federal government levels in Canada.  I have a
comprehensive back ground in a variety of specialties in policing:  General Duty
Policing, Crime Scene Analysis, Community Policing, Crime Prevention/Crime
Reduction, to name a few.  All from operational, tactical,  philosophical and
strategic perspectives; as well as extensive knowledge of Police Administration,
Conduct and Human Resources practices and procedures. At a Federal level in
Canada, I was seconded to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Metis and
Non-status Rights (now Indigenous and Northern Affairs). I worked on and
participated in the development of multi-jurisdictional social programs for
Indigenous peoples at both the Federal and Provincial levels. Cultivating and
fostering strategic long term partnerships was a critical component of achieving
success. Prior to arriving in Mission, I was the acting Criminal Operations
Officer in New Brunswick. In this role I was responsible for all operational,
tactical and police operations responses in the RCMP jurisdictions of New
Brunswick, including Gold Commander (Critical Incident Command) during a
national incident. My substantive position was the Officer in Charge of the RCMP
North-East District in New Brunswick. There, I was responsible for the
operational and administrative policing functions for one third of the Province.
I had a team of 181 employees.  My area of responsibility consisted of 10
detachments, 5 Indigenous communities, approximately 99 communities/villages,
with a land radius of approximately 20,000 square miles. I have a Masters in
Consitutional Law and Certficate in Human Rights law.   Explain your portfolio
here at EUPOL COPPS  During my nearly year and a half in Mission, I have been
holding the following portfolios: Institutional Development - Human Resources In
this portfolio, I have been actively working with my counterpart on the
development of individual performance assessments.  This project is being
piloted in Jenin and Bethlehem, and will train unit leaders on supervision and
performance indicaters of their team members. Accountability The project in this
portfolio started with a baseline study of public complaints and was done in
conjunction with my counterpart in the Grievance and Human Rights‘ Department. 
The project is in phase 4 of  7 phases.  Field visits to police
detention/holding cells have also been conducted to look at their processes. 
 The Palestinian Police Women’s Network I was honoured to be part of the
original organizing group for the conference held in May 2022, and since that
time I have been the portfolio lead, assisting the 25 founding members to
develop their Terms of Reference, elect their Board Members and assist with
their official launch in January 2023.  To date they have organized their
application processes, logo and communication, whilst work is continuing on
their annual plan.   What are the challenges you face, and how, in your view,
may they be overcome?  At times I found it difficult when other international
stakeholders are working on same or similar projects and there was no
communication or coordination. This has been overcome by cultivating and
fostering relationships/partnerships, along with increased communication.    
What do you enjoy most about forming part of EUPOL COPPS, and about working in
the Region?  I most enjoy the people here, my counterparts in the region, as
well as my colleagues from around the world who join me here in the Mission.  
The Region is filled with so much history, that prior to arriving here, it was a
bit of a mystery to me; however now seeing and hearing from the people here, as
well as forging what I believe will be long lasting frienships, the history and
culture have come alive for me. It truly is an honour to be here working
alongside my colleagues and with our counterparts.        

2023-07-13


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