The RSIPF Commissioner, Frank Prendergast, two RAMSI PPF trainers and the officers who completed the two-week negotiation training which ended at the RAMSI base at the GBR on 17 November. Mr Prendergast commended the officers for completing the training which he remarked is very important in the work of the officers as they try to defuse situations before they escalate. The training is also important in the implementation of the limited rearmament of the RSIPF where officers will be required to use their negotiation skills before the use of any firearms only as the last resort. The officers who underwent the training came from various Units and provincial stations of the RSIPF. More of the same training will be conducted in the coming months. The participants are now expected to pass on the skills and knowledge gained to their colleague officers. (photo by RAMSI public affairs)