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Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

**Challenges**: Guinea continues to regain its economic footing following the devastating Ebola crisis.In March 2020, Guinea approved a new constitution, which extends presidential term limits and weakens checks on presidential power. Widespread corruption and distrust of government institutions, as well as frequent strikes and violent clashes between citizens and security forces are some of the major challenges in Guinea.

**Goal****s**:INL’s work withthe Government of Guinea aims to build credible civilian security and justice institutions that promote the rule of lawand enable the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection to effectively respond during a future epidemic crisis.

**Accomplishments**: 
        - Since 2015, INL has  worked to improve the Guinean government’s security sector through the  develop ment  of  a  police training curriculum  and  assisted with  the reopening of the  Kagbalen  Police Training School .  Beginning in  2017 ,  an  INL  advisor  has helped the police academy improve its professionalism by strengthening its cadre of instructors, leveraging technology, facilitating practical exercises, integrating new curriculum,  and  teaching basic individual skills  and discipline  including wearing a uniform  and  weapon s  safety . 
        - Since  2015 , a comprehensive  security sector  project has built trust and legitimacy between police and communities in strategic population centers including  Kindia ,  Mamou ,  Labé , Kankan,  Siguiri , and two important communes of Conakry ( Dixinn  and  Kaloum ).  T his project achieved significant results  including : 
        - H elp ing  the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection develop and publish a community policing strategy;  
        - O verhauling the task organization structure of the  Ministry of Security and Civil Protection  headquarters and regional police headquarters to create efficiencies and  instill  a more proactive approach to policing;  
        - T rain ing  police assigned to key functions  including  criminal investigators  and  officers  specifically assigned to teach children in school ;  
        - E ducat ing  more than 5,000 students  on the roles of the police  and  basic criminal laws ; 
        - C onduct ing  a variety of outreach events including 10 radio programs, 15 SMS surveys, and several community roundtables;  and 
        - C onduct ing  numerous  community security dialogues involving over 300 women . 
        - In partnership with the Ministry of Security  and  Civil Protection, INL has implemented a robust program to improve law enforcement and public health coordinat ion  response s  in the event of a future epidemic .  T his entails effective interagency protocols, mechanisms for sharing information, adeptly messaging critical information to the public in a timely manner using a variety of mediums, improving radio communications capabilities, and building biosecurity awareness and confidence among first responders.  
        - In support of the Ministry of Justice’s  reform agenda, INL  stood up and operationalized  regional justice centers ,  “ maisons  de justice , ”  in  Kindia ,  Labé , and Kankan; provided tailored trainings to a variety of judges, prosecutors, and administrative staff; donated  vehicles  for improved  mobility;  and assisted with  numerou s  IT related improv ements . 
        - In 2018, INL partnered with INTERPOL to implement an “Enhancement of Multi-Agency Biological Preparedness in Guinea Project ”  which  aim s  to  strengthen  multi-agency preparedness, coordination, and cooperation during biological events as a part of Guinea’s response to natural or deliberate epidemic outbreaks .   
        - In 2018, INL partnered with  the International Organization for Migration (IOM)  to implement the “Preparing Law Enforcement Institutions for Next Epidemics in Guinea” project. Through this ongoing  project, IOM has organized national, regional, and prefecture level workshops,  trainings,  and  simulation exercises involving officials  to improve interagency coordination, develop law enforcement preparedness plans, disseminate SOPs, and rehearse response activities. 

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