Welcome to Ethiopian Police University College The Establishment

Welcome to Ethiopian Police University College

The Establishment of the College and Its Present Status • Ethiopian Police University College/EPUC/, which was previously named ABADINA Police College, was founded in 1947 in response to: – an increase in the number of police stations, – modernization and development and – sophistication of crimes • That was when Ethiopia freed itself from Italian invasion and was influenced by British ideology.

Cont…. • At that time the College was accountable directly to the Interior Minister. • Swedish higher officials were running all the administrative and academic staff of the College until Ethiopians took over in 1958 • Since its establishment, the college has been situated in four different buildings from 1957 – 1975 • It its current permanent seat at Sendafa town since 1975 • The College’s first name, Abadina Police College, was changed to Ethiopian Police College in 1975.

Internal and external Relation • Since its establishment EPUC have had strong relations with various countries and different institutions within the country. • With regard to relations with institutions in the country, – Addis Ababa University has assigned instructors so as to teach at EPUC. – Addis Ababa University admitted graduates of EPUC as second year students and many officers have got opportunity to learn. – Previously the officers’ graduation ceremonies were held at the Emperor’s l Palace. – Students of EPUC were allowed to attend trials in court. – EPUC has a strong relations with Air Force, Genet and Harer Military Schools, and Ministry of Education. – Presently, it has strong relations with Civil service College, Addis Ababa University and University of Defense Force

Cont… • Concerning the relations of EPUC and foreign countries, • Swedish government has supported EPUC for long. • From 1959 -1971 EC Israelites and Americans taught in EPUC. • German and England also supported EPUC in different aspects. • Due to the governing ideology of the day, from 1975 to 1991 EPUC has had strong relations with Russia, East Germany, Yugoslavia, India, and Sweden. • Since 1991 EC, EPUC has built strong relations with England, Egypt, Korea, Germany, America, India, Sudan, Botswana, Turkey and South Africa.

The Previous Education Programs of EPUC • EPUC has graduated students in certificate, diploma and first degree programs: – Diploma in Policing – Degree in Policing and Law – Degree in Policing and Public Service Management

Phase in Programs in Accordance with the New Education and Training Policy The college has scaled up its level to a university college in 2007. Accordingly EPUC comprises 1 college and 3 institutes. A) Police Staff College • Diploma ------Policing • Regular Diploma Program • Postgraduate Diploma Program • First Degree in ------ Policing • Crime Prevention • Police Management • • Short trainings ----Leadership Training • • • Higher level Leadership Training Meddle level Leadership Training Riot control and disaster Management Trainers’ Training Physical Fitness Trainers’ Training There is a plan to launch second degree programs in the coming 2 -3 years

Crime Investigation and Forensic Science Institute • Providing different short term training on: • Tactical investigation • Forensic evidence collection and handling • Will Commence Degree Program in Crime Investigation • Planned to launch 2 nd Degree in Crime Investigation in 2 -3 years

Programs in Medical Institute • Diploma in: – Generic Clinical Nursing – Environmental Health • The institute will launch Degree program in next year: – Health Officer – Nursing

Functions of Police Research Institute • Supporting the teaching –learning activities of EPUC through research • Undertake research on problems pertinent to the Police system • Follow up and design strategies for organizational transformation • Organize workshops, seminars • Undertake standardization studies • Provide consultancy services

Staff capacity • Currently, EPUC has 333 employees: – 192 police members – 101 civil workers – 40 temporary workers • From all the employees, 41 are instructors: – 20 second degree holders – 17 first degree holders – 4 diploma holder • There also instructors who are pursuing education at second degree and Ph. D level.

The Capacity of EPUC • Since 1967 EC, the enrolment capacity of EPUC has been 150 cadet officers in three programs, 50 in each. • Presently, the University College has • classrooms and dormitories for 800 students, • 3 apartment buildings which can serve as residence for 57 instructors • library that can accommodate 300 students at once with more than 10000 books and • 1 mini-garage, 1 clinic, 2 halls,

Graduates of the EPUC • From 1947 -2009/10 Regular Diploma /1 st - 36 th /-----2468 Regular Certificate/1 st – 21 st/ ----4179 Degree/1 st - 3 rd/------------150 From Government of Somali 36 in Certificate and 18 in Diploma • 1 st round post graduate Diploma graduates----98 • •

The Present Students of EPUC No. Training and educational programs No. of stu. 1 Second round Postgraduate Diploma Program 119 2 Middle level Leadership 49 3 Generic Clinical Nursing 49 4 Environmental health Science 20 5 Basic Crime Investigation 34 6 Finger Print Training 22 7 Forensic Laboratory Technicians 13 8 Crime Scene Evidence Collection 49 9 S/N/ N/ P Regional State Investigator and Prosecutor 50 Total 405

Community Policing Officers • Community policing officers training, which is overseen by EPUC, is being delivered in six centers for students having diploma and above. No. Center No. of students 1 2 Tigray 120 Amhara and Benishangul at Debremarkos 326 3 4 Oromia 332 S/N/N/P/Region and Gambela at Hwassa 187 5 6 Harari, Somali and Diredawa at Harari 132 Addis Ababa 87 Total 1184

The Relations between EPUC and Regional Training Institutions • Building the capacity of regional training centers, – Enabling the training centers to train in certificate and diploma programs, – Providing consultancy service for training centers regarding curriculum development, – Providing teaching materials for regional training centers, and – Helping the training centers so as to make the training effective.

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