The RACC supports the training of Chadian police officers in the detection of document fraud

To support the Chadian internal security forces in the fight against document fraud, the RACC organised a five-day training course, from 16 to 20 May, for fifteen trainees from the Territorial Surveillance Directorate (DST) of the Chadian police, including one woman.

Conducted with the support of two experts from the EUCAP Sahel NIGER Mission, this training will enable Chadian police officers to detect counterfeit documents, such as false passports, without using specific technical means.

As such, the training developed by the experts of the EUCAP SAHEL NIGER Mission makes it possible to identify the diverse types of fraud, the legislative and regulatory texts regulating them, and the standards put in place by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 

Over the week of theoretical and practical lecturing, the trainees become aware of various procedures and techniques used by forgers for preparing documents, as well as the procedures for writing reports related to fraud detection. 

During the last day of the training, a summary exercise put the trainees in a situation of simulation, to ensure their good knowledge of the subject, also in practical terms.

“This training was effective on me as a police officer. Prior to this I was not aware of all the techniques enabling us to distinguish a false passport from a good one. I am so glad I joined,” said Claudine Ronelyam, the police woman participating in the training.

In the framework of the continuous cooperation between the EU Crisis Management Missions deployed in the Sahel and the Chadian authorities, similar trainings could be soon organised as follow up to further strengthen the capacity of the Chadian police officers in detecting fraud. This is key, as it contributes to security not only in Chad, but also more broadly in that of the entire Sahel and Europe.

The EU Ambassador to Chad, Sem Koenraad Cornelis, participated in the closing ceremony that took place on May 20. On the same occasion the trainees received certificates.