Security Council Hears UN Police ‘Indispensable’ To Fulfilling Peacekeeping Mandates

The head of UN Peacekeeping on Thursday called for greater support for international police officers deployed to field missions at a time when financial resources are dwindling and multilateralism is waning. 

Jean-Pierre Lacroix was speaking in the UN Security Council during the annual briefing by heads of police components of UN peace operations. 

“Despite severe constraints, our police personnel continue to serve with dedication, professionalism and courage,” he said. 

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