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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
Section 1.1
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
The aim of this section is to provide peacekeepers with an
understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in
conducting verifications and investigations in a complex United
Nations peace operation environment .
Aim
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
On completion of this section, participants will be able to:
• Understand the definition, aim and phases of the verification process in a United Nations peace operation environment to allow peacekeepers to conduct verification.• Understand the definition, identify the types, and be aware of the investigative procedures to allow peacekeepers to conduct investigation.
Learning Outcome
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Verification is “the process of establishing the truth or validity of
something”
(PSO Field Manual B-GG-007-001/FP-001)
A definition
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Verification
• Aim
• Authority
• Scheduling a verification
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Phase 1 Planning, preparation and briefing
• Phase 2 Execution
• Phase 3 Debriefing and reporting
Phases of a verification/inspection
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Phase 1 Planning, Preparation and Briefing
• Clarify the aim and objectives.• Plan the route and localities to be visited.• Determine whether a Liaison Officer will be required.• Check your vehicle and kit requirements, procedures, restrictions.• Select and check the verification kit.• Ensure you have your ID card.• Mount the UN flag on the vehicle.
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Phase 2 Execution
•Always enter positions through the main entrance. Count armaments according to the agreement. •Be sure you cover the entire area.•Maintain continuous radio contact with your HQ.•Log/note all figures in your file and ensure that all members sign the file before dropping the LO off.•Request from the operations centre the time they logged your reports on restrictions and special incidents for ease of future reference (“log-in time”)•Never show maps, figures or results to non-mission personnel.•Report facts only; no speculations or guesswork.
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Phase 2 Execution (cont.)
•Be suspicious and cautious, yet polite. Never expose yourself to unnecessary danger during the investigation.•Be strictly impartial and do not yield to pressures from any party.•In addition to your task, observe road conditions, terrain and the presence of obstacles of any kind, especially minefields.
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Phase 3 Debriefing and Reporting
Complete a debriefing and patrol report immediately upon your return from the verification mission.
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
MEoMs may be required to be the initial investigating
authority for an incident.
Investigations
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Firing violation• Construction upgrading• Entries into DMZ• Hostage-taking, hijacking, abductions or
missing persons• Assaults or murders• Human rights violations
Types of investigations
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Authority to conduct complete investigations will be stipulated in the
Force agreement and mandate.
Authority to conduct investigations
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Clarify the aim of the investigation• Conduct a map reconnaissance• Assemble the required kit• Collect and review pertinent information• Identify, and if required, contact other parties• Verify current restrictions• Notify HQ of their destination /intentions• Brief the investigative team.
Preparations for investigations
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
Investigative procedure
• Maintain radio contact and reporting movement progress
• Recording all activity and details such as:• Upon arrival, isolating and protecting the scene:• Designate responsibilities for undertaking:• Then, attempt to determine what happened• Draw conclusions
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Verbal
• Material
• Circumstantial
Forms of Evidence
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Record the location. If possible, photograph the evidence.
• Do not disturb evidence• Minimize the number of persons
handling the evidence• Maintain a record that defines the
continuity of evidence• Use a scale of reference when
photographing evidence.
Evidence Handling
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Confirm their identities • Ascertain and record where they can
be found or reached• Separate witnesses• A witness can become a suspect• Consider a witness’s motivation to talk
Witnesses
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
• Compare notes• Assess the credibility of witnesses• Identify any corroborating information• Identify any contradictory information• Exercise caution in drawing conclusions
Evidence Assessment
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Section 1.1 Basic UN verification and investigation techniques
UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1st Edition 2009
QUESTIONS?
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