Draft:NATO Stability Policing Centre of Excellence
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| Formation | 2015 |
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| Type | NATO Centre of Excellence |
| Headquarters | Vicenza, Italy |
| Website | https://www.nspcoe.org |
The NATO Stability Policing Centre of Excellence (NATO SP COE) is a multinational military body based in Vicenza, Italy. Accredited in April 2015, it supports NATO and partner nations in the field of Stability Policing — police-related activities intended to reinforce or temporarily replace indigenous police to uphold public order, rule of law and human rights.[1]
Mission
[edit]NATO SP COE contributes to the development of NATO doctrine, training programmes, standardization, lessons learned and concept development in Stability Policing operations.[1]
History
[edit]The initiative was proposed in 2010 by the Italian Carabinieri. After establishment conferences in 2013–2014 and a signing ceremony in December 2014, the Centre was accredited by NATO Allied Command Transformation in May 2015.[2]
Activities
[edit]The Centre provides educational courses (e.g., battlefield evidence collection, crime-scene preservation), organizes workshops and conferences, engages in concept development, conducts research, and fosters cooperation with Allied and external partners.[3]
Sponsoring Nations
[edit]The framework nation is Italy. Sponsoring nations include the Czech Republic, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Türkiye.[1]
Location
[edit]The Centre is located in Vicenza, Italy, within the Lt. Gen. Chinotto barracks compound, alongside other Stability Policing institutions.[4]
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