Human Rights Education Associates

Promoting Human Rights Professionalism in the Liberian Police Force

Author

Cecil Griffiths

Publisher

The Center for Victims of Torture; New Tactics in Human Rights Project

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Year of Publication

2004

Language

English, Spanish, Russian

This paper described the efforts, ability, and commitment of law enforcement personnel to address and confront human rights issues and violations from their own perspective and within their own ranks. The Liberian National Law Enforcement Association (LINLEA) was established by law enforcement personnel themselves to address issues of poor leadership, blind loyalty, and lack of professional training, each of which has contributed to poor quality of services and a high incidence of human rights abuses. LINLEA has worked to promote professionalism as a way to enhance human rights standards and reduce incidences of abuse.
Training of Professional Groups
TP: Law enforcement officials
Human rights-based approach

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