December 11, 2006

Iraqi Police Take Reins in SE Baghdad


BAGHDAD — For the past five months, the Iraqi National Police received a great deal of specialized training from Coalition advisors, with the INP taking on a little more responsibility each time out.

The Soldiers responsible for the training, from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, focused much of their efforts on the training, and are seeing growing results.

“Up to this point, we’ve been planning all the operations,” Troop C commander, Capt. Adam Grim explained of the partnership between his Soldiers and the INP.

However, the focus of these operations has shifted recently with increasing efforts concentrated on turning over added security responsibilities to the Iraqi Force.

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(Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Guillory.)

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