WHAT HAPPENS WHEN POLICE UPHOLD, PROTECT AND DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS? ❖ public confidence is built and community cooperation fostered ❖ a contribution is made to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and complaints ❖ legal prosecutions are successful in court ❖ police are seen as part of the community, performing a valuable social function ❖ the fair administration of justice is served and hence confidence in the system is enhanced ❖ an example is set for respect for the law by others in society ❖ police are able to be closer to the community and therefore in a position to prevent and solve crimes through proactive policing ❖ support is elicited from the media, from the international community and from political authorities ❖ police bring honour to their uniform, their agency, and their Government OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 2 (Ethical and Legal Conduct)/4 41