Human Resource Management & Training

 

Objectives

The aim of Human Resource Management (HRM) & Training is to ensure ethical, capable and well-trained people lead and staff the Bangladesh Police, and the human resource management and human resource development processes result in efficiency, transparency, accountability and equity. This will address problems associated with all aspects of inspection, control, leadership and supervision within the police. It also considers problems associated with the lack of meaningful reward and recognition mechanisms to assist with motivation of police. Other problems relate to the limited training development and delivery capacity of police across a range of disciplines. It also includes problems directly related to recruitment, placement, promotion and transfer processes. Finally, it considers issues related to pay and working conditions of police.

Key Outcomes

  • Introduction of transparent, merit based police recruitment processes;

  • Development and institutionalization of training (including specialized training) development, delivery and evaluation capacity;

  • More flexible and cost-effective training delivery options including work-based learning;

  • Support to setting targets for women recruitment into the police. More efficient use of women police and their representation in more responsible roles enhanced;

  • More efficient and effective use made of human resources throughout Bangladesh Police; and

  • Leadership and management training at all levels is improved.

Activities under the Programme

 
Output 3.1 Introduction of transparent merit based police recruitment process
Activity 3.1.1 Review and redevelop transparent, accountable and centrally coordinated recruitment processes

Activity 3.1.2

Implement new centrally coordinated recruitment practices utilizing only published, measurable selection criteria
Activity 3.1.3 Monitor the implementation of new practices and develop a mechanism for external oversight of complaints regarding failure to adhere to published recruitment criteria
Output 3.2

Development and institutionalization of training development, delivery and evaluation capacity

Activity 3.2.1 Undertake an organization-wide training needs analysis
Activity 3.2.2 Develop and resource a national training strategy for Bangladesh Police based on current and emerging needs rather than historical practice
Activity 3.2.3 Support and resource the development of curriculum and training materials design, development and evaluation capacity
Activity 3.2.4 Redevelop the Constable, Sub-Inspector and ASP Courses
Activity 3.2.5 Redevelop the Detective Training Course
Activity 3.2.6 Develop and introduce train-the-trainer Programmes for Police Trainers
Activity 3.2.7 Introduce and incentive based system of trainer accreditation and deployment
Activity 3.2.8 Develop Training Programmes for Anser and VDP
Output 3.3 Broaden training delivery options
Activity 3.3.1 Support the decentralization of training through enhancement of Metropolitan and Zonal Training 'Schools' and support for the establishment of District Training Officers
Activity 3.3.2 Establish formal linkages between all training institutions with regular meetings of training heads to achieve consistency and momentum towards common training objectives for Bangladesh Police; Establish a National Police training Board in MoHA, with broad membership to include stakeholders
Activity 3.3.3 Design and develop modular, competency-based training packages that can be shared between training institutions
Activity 3.3.4

Design and deliver a pilot Programme of flexible on-site training to improve the effectiveness of Chowkidars and Dafadars and to strengthen the coordination of their activities with those of Thana Police.

Output 3.4 Support to setting targets for women recruitment into the police. More efficient use of women police and their representation in more responsible roles enhanced
Activity 3.4.1 Prepare a Women in Policing Strategy to actively increase the number of women police in Bangladesh and use them more effectively
Activity 3.4.2 Commence a campaign to actively recruit women for police service
Activity 3.4.3 Develop an action plan to ensure the progressive deployment of women police officers to every police station
Activity 3.4.4 Develop Bangladesh Women Police Officers' network, connecting with a 'Women in Policing Conference'
Activity 3.4.5

Develop and introduce a modular, competency-based domestic violence, sexual assault, victim management and interviewing techniques training for all women police and selected male officers by phases

Output 3.5 More efficient use made of human resources throughout Bangladesh Police
Activity 3.5.1 Develop a People Strategy Plan based on the vision, core functions and future directions of the Bangladesh Police
Activity 3.5.2 Develop a resource allocation distribution model for Bangladesh Police and undertake an assessment of the actual distribution profile of police versus the needs profile
Activity 3.5.3 Review the rationale, numbers and role of reserve forces in light of clearly identified core functions
Output 3.6 Leadership and Management training at all levels is improved
Activity 3.6.1

Design and develop supervisor and leadership training, using modular competency based packages that can be delivered to police in the work place as well as formal training institutions

Activity 3.6.2 Ensure contemporary management, supervision and leadership practices are inculcated into the new training curricula at appropriate levels
Activity 3.6.3 Support and resource the Police Staff College to refine its curricula, training materials and learning methodologies
Activity 3.6.4 Design and implement a series of critical issues seminars on contemporary issues in police management in Bangladesh context
Activity 3.6.5 Support the establishment of UN CIVPOL Pre-Selection Training capacity for Bangladesh Police including language (English and French) training course
   

Training Activities

 

 o  Making Governance Gender Responsive

 o  Crime Scene Preservation and Awareness Training

 o  Basic Computer Operations Training for Model Thana Officials

 o  Training Programme in Police Training Centre, Tangail

 

 
 

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