U.S. Department of State

Funds Transfers

In addition to implementing program funded through the INCLE and ACP appropriations, INL manages funding received or transferred from other agencies and bureaus, such as FREEDOM Support Act (FSA), Support for Eastern European Democracy (SEED) Act, Economic Support Fund (ESF), Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), and Department of Defense funds, to implement programs on their behalf using INL project management personnel and infrastructure.

FREEDOM Support Act (FSA)

FSA is the primary source of USG funding to support the democratic and economic transition in the former Soviet Union. FSA assistance supports transition process by promoting economic and democratic reform at governmental and grassroots level, including in the area of good governance, secures against threats to regional stability by strengthening border security, improving capability of law enforcement and criminal justice sector institutions, trafficking in narcotics and humans, and redirecting weapons scientists to civilian work.

FSA assistance supports twelve bilateral INL programs and regional programs that support cross-border training and information sharing. INL programs supported by FSA assistance focus on reforming law enforcement institutions and the criminal justice system, and building the capacity of justice sector institutions and actors in Eurasia.

Support for East European Democracy Act (SEED)

The purpose of SEED assistance is to stabilize Southeast Europe, support the transition to market based democracies in the region, strengthen U.S. partners in the war on terrorism, and promote Euro-Atlantic integration. SEED assistance strengthens democratic governance and market reforms in Southeast Europe, builds the capacity of the judiciary, law enforcement and civilian police, supports local government, protects minority rights, and drives economic growth through policy reform and targeted technical assistance. SEED assistance is integral to U.S. efforts to fight against corruption, trafficking and organized crime in the Balkans.

SEED assistance supports eight bilateral INL programs and regional programs that support cross-border training and information sharing. INL programs supported by SEED assistance focus on combating organized crime in the Balkans, reforming law enforcement and criminal justice sector institutions, and building the capacity of justice sector actors and institutions in Southeastern Europe to uphold regional and international standards.

Economic Support Fund (ESF)

The purpose of ESF assistance is to promote economic and political stability by providing assistance including to allies and countries in transition to democracy, supporting the Middle East peace negotiations, and financing economic stabilization programs, frequently in the multi-donor context. ESF advances U.S. foreign policy interests by supporting programs that develop effective, accessible, independent justice sector institutions that operate under and promote the rule of law, increase the role of the private sector in the economy, and assist in the development of institutions necessary for sustainable democracy including civilian-based law enforcement and accountable criminal justice institutions.

INL uses ESF funds to support police reform, law enforcement training, and justice sector reform programs.

Department of Defense Funds for Iraq and Afghanistan

In Iraq, INL utilizes funds transferred from DOD to continue to develop the capacities of the Iraqi criminal justice system to support fair, efficient, and legitimate Iraqi Government institutions to promote peace and security, resolve disputes, and promote respect for the rule of law. National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD) 36 gave the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) primary responsibility for developing, organizing, training, and equipping Iraq's security forces, including the police. The mission has been tasked to CENTCOM's subordinate command the Multi National Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I) and its Directorate of Interior Affairs (DoIA) – formerly known as the Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT). INL, with DOD funding, supports MNSTC-I's efforts by providing up to 880 contracted International Police Advisors (IPAs) who assess, train, and mentor Iraqi police in training academies and in the field, as well as participate in the Ministry of Interior-Transition Team (MOI-TT) dedicated to building the capacity of the MOI; 57 contracted IPAs specializing in border security; an additional 12 IPAs specializing in border security through an interagency agreement with the Justice Department's International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), which in turn employs contractors from MPRI; and related life, equipment, and security support for advisors. The FY 2009 Program assumes continued funding for the police development program from Iraq Security Forces Funds (ISFF) via DOD. These funds will support the continued deployment of U.S. police and border security advisors who are providing training and mentoring to Iraqi counterparts throughout Iraq.

Department of Defense Afghanistan Security Forces Funds (ASFF) transferred to INL are used to support the Afghan Police Program (APP). The APP can be broken down into a number of key components. The first is the operations and maintenance costs for seven INL Regional Training Centers (RTC) located throughout Afghanistan and a Central Training Center in Kabul, as well as salary support for the civilian police training advisors who staff them. The CTC and RTCs provide the core of basic training to the Afghan National Police through an 8 week program of instruction. Training is provided to the Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) which includes the Afghan National Auxiliary Police (ANAP), the Afghan Border Police (ABP), and the specialized Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). The RTCs and CTC also provide a range of advanced and specialized courses including in firearms, criminal investigative division, instructor development, field training, tactical training, medic training, and train-the-trainer instruction. Most recently, RTCs and the CTC have become the focal point for all training required in the newly-launched Focused District Development program which is intended to provide intensive reform of the Afghan National Police at the district level. The second main component of the program is the effort to expand and extend the reach of the civilian police field mentoring program through the deployment of police mentor teams (PMTs) at provincial and district locations throughout Afghanistan. Intensive mentoring, particularly through FDD, is intended to ensure police throughout the country receive on-the-job training and guidance to enhance and reinforce training previously provided in the classroom. Specialized mentoring is also provided to Family Response Units, led by female ANP officers. A third key component of the APP is senior level mentoring at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) to effect institutional reform of the ANP.

Department of Defense 1207 Funds

Section 1207 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 authorized the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Department of State up to $100 million in articles, services, and funds per year in FY 2006 and FY 2007 to support reconstruction and stabilization operations. This authority was renewed for FY 2008, subject to the same limitations, in section 1210 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The authority is intended to improve U.S. capacity and interagency coordination for immediate reconstruction, security, or stabilization assistance to a foreign country for the purpose of restoring or maintaining peace and security in that country. State's Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization is charged with coordinating submissions for funding and monitoring programs implemented under Section 1207.

INL uses section 1207 funds to support programs to train and equip civilian police forces.

Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) Funds

The purpose of PKO funds is to support peacekeeping operations and other programs to further the national security interests of the United States. INL assistance using PKO funds supports law enforcement development projects and police assistance programs to further peacekeeping operations goals.

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