4.10 Programme Office in Bishkek Community Policing, Police-Public Relations and Crime Prevention Throughout 2019, the Office supported MoI efforts in increasing public trust through introducing Mobile Police Receptions (MPR) in local communities. The work of the MPRs is an effective mechanism for improving public-police co-operation and increasing the effectiveness of police work. The aim of the MPRs is to provide efficient government services for remote local communities. (Programme Office in Bishkek/Ulmasov Ibrokhimzhon) On 4 July, the Office supported the establishment of the Association of MPRs and LPCs. The Association unites multiple local public councils, formed by representatives of local crime prevention centres, local self-governments and civil society. Their aim is to mobilize and synergize the efforts of the state authorities and civil society in supporting the operational and civilian oversight of the MPR’s work. Some 70 representatives from regional LPCs and MoI participated in the inaugural conference organized in Bishkek. on UNSCR 1325 on the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda and its implementation, in the view of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Resolution in 2020. The Office organized a series of training courses in Osh, Jalal-Abad and Batken provinces for 60 police officers. During the courses, three police officers from each location were selected to deliver training on UNSCR 1325 in their respective departments following a ToT concept. The initiative is planned to continue in 2020 in Chui, Naryn, Talas and Issyk-Kul provinces. During 2019, the Office assisted the MoI MPR Co-ordination and Monitoring Centre in two monitoring visits and in maintaining the MPR GPS monitoring system. As a result of such support, MPR activities were expanded during the year to five additional territorial police departments of Balykchi city, Issyk-Ata, Kara-Kulja, Kadamjay and Toguz-Toro, and one MPR vehicle was also donated by the Office to the MoI Public Safety Department. The work of the MPRs was welcomed and supported by each local community and an LPC has been established for every MPR vehicle36. Representatives of the Kyrgyz LEA education institutions during a study visit to the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, in Tallinn, 22 May 2019 In September, the Office supported an information campaign during “Open Door Days” on the application process for law enforcement education institutions, with the aim of promoting the KAWSS programme on mentorship among the law enforcement agencies and encouraging more women students to work in LEAs. The campaign was organized in Batken, Jalal-Abad, Osh provinces and Osh city and witnessed the participation of 1,000 high school students, who enhanced their knowledge on how to apply to LEA specialized education institutions. With Office support, KAWSS staff developed and distributed information leaflets on the steps, timeframes, and requirements needed to make an application, as well as a study plan and description of student life in the MoI’s Academy and Republican Training Centre. Experts from KAWSS shared their experiences and provided information on the skills and expertise required for work in this field. In total, 11 women students expressed an interest in applying to study at the Academy and established contacts with the KAWSS’s chairperson for further discussions. The initiative is scheduled to continue in 2020 in Chui, Naryn, Talas and Issyk-Kul provinces. 112 Other, including co-ordination and co-operation From 19 to 21 June, the Office organized the Central Asian regional OSCE HoLEDs meeting in Issyk-Kul. The meeting served as an effective platform for law enforcement departments in Central Asian FOs to share best practice, discuss achievements and lessons learned, co-ordinate activities and establish close networks to enhance cooperation. 36 The LPCs include representatives from the municipalities, local crime prevention centres, and CSOs. In total, 30 MPR vehicles currently operate in 27 territorial police departments, assisting 1,042 rural communities with a population of circa 3.5 million. In 2019, MPR teams in rural communities organized over 2,500 visits, providing support to over 9,000 citizens.