In the reporting period, practical training conditions were also prepared for introducing an interactive education through the establishment of the crime scene simulation room at the SSPS with various street elements; and for providing access to e-learning, the Internet and a database of legislation. In order to enhance teaching techniques in delivering basic police training, the PRP discussed the introduction of new training subjects, such as Particular Qualities of the Police in Dealing with Victims of Crimes and Communication Skills, with the SSPS staff and hired international and local NGO consultants to develop training materials on these subjects and conduct the training-of-trainers courses for the SSPS’s instructors. The PRP organized a training seminar on “Pedagogical Skills and Interactive Training Techniques” for 21 SSPS’s instructors, and a two-week training seminar for the SSPS’s instructors on the “Use of COLPI CD Training Modules” on ten police-related topics developed by the Open Society Foundation. The CD training modules and manuals were translated with PRP support from the Russian into the Kyrgyz language for further integration into the learning process. In 2011, the PRP also supported the Kyrgyz Police Academy in developing and incorporating a training course on “Policing in a Multi-ethnic Society”. Between 20 June and 4 July, 13 instructors of the Kyrgyz Police Academy were trained at the four-day training-of-trainers course in preparation to teach cadets at the Police Academy on this topic in an advanced course. In order to further build capacity of the faculty of the Police Academy, the PRP supported the provision of English language courses for six professors from the Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Scientific Research Centre Departments of the Academy. The acquired new language skills were going to enable the staff of the institution to access international and foreign literature, and incorporate this into the Kyrgyz police education system in the long run. A two-day training on the “Provision of Public Safety at Health Resort Facilities at Issyk Kul Lake” was conducted on 14-15 June for 35 security officers working at theses facilities and police officers in charge of them. The training was developed and conducted in close cooperation with the Issyk Kul Province Police Department. The issues of private security in general and the role of private security in crime investigation in particular; rules and ethics of communication with tourists; first steps to be taken in case of terrorist threats; and the provision of first aid were covered by the training. Community Policing In 2011, the PRP paid regular monthly visits to selected police sub-divisions and Local Crime Prevention Centres (LCPCs) to provide them with advice on incorporating the principles of community policing in their practical work. In order to improve the poor conditions which police officers and LCPCs work under, basic IT equipment, furniture, vehicles, and stationery items were donated to police sub-divisions, police educational institutions and LCPCs based on a needs assessment. The PRP continued to support the Kyrgyz Women Police Association (KWPA) in further mainstreaming gender aspects in policing. The main advisory support focused on strengthening the institutional capacity of the KWPA. The project also supported a meeting of the Board of Directors to assess the achievements and develop a long-term strategy of the Association along with field trips to promote the KWPA in the regional police units. A study tour for the representatives of the Association to England was conducted to introduce KWPA management with gender mainstreaming best practices in the British police system. 104