PAY POLICE OFFICERS ON PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS. THE RIGHT ALLOWANCES – ASEPA TO POLICE BOARD

PAY POLICE OFFICERS ON PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS.THE RIGHT ALLOWANCES – ASEPA TO POLICE BOARD.

It has come to the attention of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability ~ ASEPA that police officers on peace keeping missions abroad are still receiving a meager $30 per Diem as wages after the government announced an additional $5 dollar increment taking the total daily wages for the security services on peace keeping missions to $35 an amount that is still fairly in adequate for the men who risk everything to be at the battlefront.

This has contributed to series of agitations among our men on peace keeping missions. We have received several calls from police officers on peace keeping missions abroad who have pushed their grievances to the police leadership through their unit commanders but have not received any satisfactory responses.

The officers alleges that all members of the security services who are on peace keeping missions with them on the same grounds have started receiving the increased allowance of $35 except them. Apart from that a $700 leave allowance that was supposed to be paid to them has still not seen any light of day.

They recall incidents in 2006 when officers on peacekeeping mission in Darfur were charged for uniforms and accommodations on their missions and had those cost deducted from their accrued wages and hope that this is not a recurrence of that situation.

Why do we treat our men in uniform in such insensitive manner, in any case why would a person risking his own life to protect lives and properties be asked to pay for his own uniform, food and accommodation on such missions? This goes a long way to depict how serious as a country we take issues of security concerns.

Not only do we not compensate our security men enough for the sacrifices they make, but we also do not honor them fairly after their enormous service to the nation and humanity at large, Go to all police barracks across the country and see the dilapidated apartments our men in uniform live in, it is a total eye sore.

We therefore call on the Police management board to facilitate the payment of the correct allowances to these police officers on international missions to put these agitations to rest. We also want a committee to be set up to investigate why these officers are yet to receive the right wages after the supposed increment a few months ago.

People have to be fired for failing to work, In Ghana we entertain so much mediocrity and excuses, People have to be fired for failing to do their job or at least be held accountable and that is the only way we can get our institutions to work and work effectively.

CORE VALUES OF UNITED NATIONS

CORE VALUES OF UNITED NATIONS

Core values are the shared principles that underpin the work of the Organization and guide the actions and behaviors of United Nations staff members in carrying out their individual work: integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity/gender.

All United Nations staff members are expected to behave in accordance with the core values and will be appraised on these values.

INTEGRITY

Ø  Upholds the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Ø  Demonstrates the values of the United Nations, including impartiality, fairness, honesty and truthfulness, in daily activities and behaviors.

Ø  Acts without consideration of personal gain.

Ø  Resists undue political pressure in decision-making.

Ø  Does not abuse power or authority.

Ø  Stands by decisions that are in the Organization's interest even if they are unpopular.

Ø  Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.

PROFESSIONALISM

Ø  Shows pride in work and in achievements.

Ø  Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

Ø  Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Ø  Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

Ø  Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

Ø  Remains calm in stressful situations.

RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY/GENDER

Ø  Works effectively with people from all backgrounds.

Ø  Treats all people with dignity and respect.

Ø  Treats men and women equally.

Ø  Shows respect for, and understanding of, diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making.

Ø  Examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses.

Ø  Does not discriminate against any individual or group.

Ø  Includes a gender perspective in substantive work.

Protect the Future of U.N Peacekeeping

PROTECT THE FUTURE OF U.N PEACEKEEPING

On a Friday in early October -- amid a flood of news on ISIL and an escalating Ebola crisis -- it might have been easy to miss this headline: Nine United Nations Peacekeepers were ambushed and killed by gunmen in Mali. Less than a week later, another Peacekeeper in Mali was killed in a rocket attack. However, much as these tragedies may seem part of peacekeeping's inherent risks, they were more than just a couple stories amid a mass of troubling news.

The ambush, the deadliest single attack on the force in its year and a half on the ground, represents the next chapter in a troubling trend. Thirty-one peacekeepers have been killed in Mali since the operation first deployed in July 2013, and ninety more have been wounded -- making it the deadliest place in the world for UN Peacekeepers. Attacks have come in the forms of improvised explosive devices, landmines, suicide attacks, and as was most recently the case, ambushes by gunmen.

In the past several years, especially as threats from global terrorists have risen in places like Mali and the Central African Republic, UN Peacekeeping has been sent to tackle some of the most dangerous missions in its nearly 70-year history. Perhaps it is unsurprising, then, that just in the past five years, violent attacks against UN personnel have increased by nearly 20 percent.

The landscape of Peacekeeping is clearly changing. Blue helmets are not regarded with the same political neutrality they once were. Peacekeeping is more dangerous than ever for roughly 120,000 men and women serving in 16 missions around the world, and we must take measures to protect them.

Presently, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is initiating a Strategic Review of Peacekeeping, a process which all member states -- most especially the U.S. -- should embrace and utilize as an opportunity to close dangerous gaps in security. The review is slated to address six critical needs that would define UN peacekeeping, all of which would contribute to improved safety, either directly or indirectly. They include: improving rapid deployment; creating greater mobility; strengthening medical support; enhancing information and analysis; augmenting expertise on organized crime; partnering with regional organizations; and notably, specifically improving protection for peacekeepers.

These goals should be a rallying cry for member states to prioritize the safety of the UN's men and women putting boots on the ground, and it is heartening that the Administration, through Vice President Biden, has signed on as an early backer. During September's UN General Assembly meeting, the Vice President convened a gathering of 30 UN member states to secure new commitments of funding and troops to support the Secretary-General's Strategic Review.

As Biden said then, "When we ask them to do more than ever, that is the Peacekeepers, in even more difficult and more dangerous environments, we owe them more. The result is that peacekeeping is under greater strain than it ever has been... We are already making contributions, all of us. But we can and should do more together, and we can do it, in our view, more effectively. That's why the United States, Mr. Secretary-General, welcomes the comprehensive review of peacekeeping operations that you have put forward."

This conversation must continue with concrete benchmarks for the Reform's progress, or the consequences will be severe. Additionally, troop and funding commitments must be paired with the right tools, including: information analysis from the ground on threat assessments; proven technologies that enable 24-hour surveillance, such as Unarmed Unmanned Arial Vehicles and night vision to monitor insurgents when they are most likely to move; armored vehicles; counter-narcotics and organized crime units to prevent the financing of terrorist organizations; and helicopters that can move forces, food, and aid to the populations who desperately need them.

With all that of course comes a necessary training component, as well as requisite levels of funding. As it stands now, the U.S. is in danger of not paying its full share of peacekeeping dues unless Congress acts to address the current law on peacekeeping assessment rates. As the American public has made clear for years, fully honoring our peacekeeping dues needs to be a priority for Congress and the Administration.

Simply put, UN member states, must create an environment in which Peacekeepers have the tools and resources to best protect themselves. If we cannot make peacekeeping safer, then we cannot ensure that top troop-contributing countries will see fit to provide the human capital fundamental to protecting civilians who are in desperate need of peacekeepers.

There was once a time when the blue helmet carried with it a globally unique sense of neutrality and authority that was both literally and figuratively enough protection to carry out a mandate. Those days are clearly coming to a close, and the UN and its members -- U.S. included -- need to prepare.

Women in U.N peacekeeping

 WOMEN IN U.N PEACEKEEPING

As peacekeeping has evolved to encompass a broader humanitarian approach, women have become increasingly part of the peacekeeping family.

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Women are deployed in all areas – police, military and civilian – and have made a positive impact on peacekeeping environments, both in supporting the role of women in building peace and protecting women's rights.

In all fields of peacekeeping, women peacekeepers have proven that they can perform the same roles, to the same standards and under the same difficult conditions, as their male counterparts. It is an operational imperative that we recruit and retain female peacekeepers.

In 1993, women made up 1% of deployed uniformed personnel. In 2012 , out of approximately 125,000 peacekeepers, women constitute 3% of military personnel and 10% of police personnel in UN Peacekeeping missions. While the UN encourages and advocates for the deployment of women to uniformed functions, the responsibility for deployment of women in the police and military lies with Member States. UN Police Division launched 'the Global Effort' to recruit more female police officers into national police services and into UN police operations around the world. The goal is to have 20% of female police by 2014.

Striving towards gender parity amongst UN staff is a priority for the UN Secretary-General. At the UN Headquarters in 2012, 48 per cent of staff were women and 52 per cent men, with the most disparity showing at the mid and senior levels. In peacekeeping operations and special political missions, the figures are more challenging, with women making up only 29 percent of international and 17 per cent of national staff.

These statistics have remained largely unchanged over the past few years. During 2013, the Departments of Field Support, Peacekeeping Operations and Political Affairs undertook a project called "Bridging the Civilian Gap in Peace Operation" to better understand the barriers to attracting, retaining and advancing female staff in the field. The report has been published and recommendations are being developed for implementation in 2014 and beyond. With civilian field staff representing 53 per cent of all UN Secretariat staff, an increase in the number of civilian women in peace operations will help towards increasing the number of female staff serving with the United Nations at large.

Find out more in our gender statistics section or download the Consolidated Statistical Information on Female Military and Police Personnel in UN Peacekeeping Operation from 2005 - 2010. Please see Below:-

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For its part, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) continues to respond to the call in all Women, Peace and Security mandates to increase the numbers of women in peacekeeping by advocating for the deployment of more women. However the ultimate responsibility for getting more women into the military peacekeeping lies with the individual countries that contributing troops and police.

Why is it important to have female peacekeepers?

Female peacekeepers act as role models in the local environment, inspiring women and girls in often male-dominated societies to push for their own rights and for participation in peace processes.

The increased recruitment of women is critical for:

Ø empowering women in the host community;

Ø addressing specific needs of female ex-combatants during the process of demobilizing and reintegration into civilian life;

Ø helping make the peacekeeping force approachable to women in the community;

Ø interviewing survivors of gender-based violence;

Ø mentoring female cadets at police and military academies;

Ø interacting with women in societies where women are prohibited from speaking to men.

The presence of women peacekeepers can also:

Ø   help to reduce conflict and confrontation;

Ø   improve access and support for local women;

Ø   provide role models for women in the community;

Ø provide a greater sense of security to local populations, including women and children;

Ø   broaden the skill set available within a peacekeeping mission.

Source : http://un.org/en/peacekeeping/women

Pakistan's 2-year term on UN Security Council ends

PAKISTAN'S 02-YEAR TERM ON UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL ENDS

UNITED NATIONS -Pakistan on Wednesday vacated its seat on the UN Security Council, the world body's power centre, as its two-year term expired along with four other non-permanent members - Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco and Togo. The outgoing members were replaced by Jordan, Lithuania, Chile, Chad, and Nigeria who assumed their seats on New Year day as non-permanent members of the 15-nation council.

The new members, elected by the UN General Assembly in October, will join the five existing non-permanent members - Argentina, Australia, Luxembourg, South Korea and Rawanda who still have a year on their terms. The seats for the 10 non-permanent members are filled from regional groupings for two-year terms. Five are replaced every year. The remaining five seats belong to the veto-wielding permanent members, namely Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States.

Under the UN Charter, the Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Jordan not only became a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Council, but it also assumed its presidency for the month of January according to the system of alphabetical rotation.

Jordan was elected early December as a replacement for Saudi Arabia after Riyadh turned down the seat in protest at the council's failure to end the Syrian war and act on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other Middle East issues.

During its tenure on the Council, Pakistan made significant contribution towards efforts to forge consensus and bridge differences in the course of deliberations on key issues before the Council.

In September, Pakistan raised the issue of American drone strikes in the tribal region at the Security Council, calling the operations by remotely piloted aircraft a violation of international law.

Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Masood Khan presided over the Council in January 2013, during which two important open debates were organized - one on counter terrorism and the other on UN peacekeeping operations, in which Pakistan is a leading troop contributor. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened both the debates, which were held at a high level.

After the day-long debate on counter terrorism in which over 50 delegates participated, the Council stressed upon a unanimously agreed presidential statement that terrorism could only be defeated by a “sustained and comprehensive” approach involving the participation and collaboration of all States and international and regional organizations.

At the conclusion of the peacekeeping debate, the Council adopted a resolution - the first of its kind in 10 years that recognized the importance of multidimensional peacekeeping and stressed that peacekeeping activities should be conducted in a manner that facilitated post-conflict peace building, helped prevent a relapse into conflict and assisted progress towards sustainable peace and development.

AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7 IMPERSONATION OR REFUSE TO LEAVE

AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7 

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7  “IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

You will hear an audio script concerning a mission-related topic. This script will be followed by a conversation between two persons. This conversation will relate to the script. You will hear the tape only once. You will make notes of the script and of the conversation. From these notes you will be instructed either to answer 10 (ten) questions or complete a written report of the incident.  Good Luck.

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At 2315 hours on 22 July 2009, the National Operations Centre received a report of two drunken males refusing to leave the ‘One More Bar’ in Bidau Delta.  The two males had identified themselves as members of the local army, F-FDTL, and mentioned that they were armed.  A patrol with call sign Bidau Delta 30 attended the bar at 2335 hours.  The patrol consisted of 2 UNPOLs and 2 PNTL local officers.  UNPOL Brandon Lee was the Team Leader of the patrol team.

As the patrol entered the bar, they saw two Timorese males arguing loudly with several bar patrons.  Male One, who identified himself as Gilbert Fish was described as 25yrs old, long black hair with a ponytail, wearing a red t-shirt and blue denim jeans.  Male Two, who said his name was Vincent Smith was described as 30yrs old, short dark hair, wearing a black shirt and black pants with brown shoes.  Both males identified themselves as F-FDTL member local army officers and said they would not leave because they had paid the $5 Admission Fee.  Both males appeared to be drunk as they were unsteady on their feet and their speech was slurred.  They were observed drinking from bottles of Anchor local Beer.

The manager of ‘One More Bar’, an Australian named Janet Wright, told the patrol she wanted the males to leave as they were frightening other customers and they were believed to be armed.  The patrol checked the males for weapons but none were found.  UNPOL Brandon Lee then asked both males to leave, however they refused.  A third Timorese male approached the patrol and informed them that both males were not F-FDTL member’s local army officers and were impersonating.

Both males were arrested, however they still refused to leave the premises.  A fight ensued between both males and the PNTL local police officers.  Both males were quickly subdued grabbed and handcuffed and placed in the patrol vehicle.  During the fight, one PNTL local police officer sustained a minor cut to his right hand.  They were conveyed to Dili Watch House.

Both males who were residents of Coconut Beach Village were charged with Impersonating as F-FDTLlocl army officers and Assault.  Male One who had given a false name; was later revealed to be Patrick Brown.  The Investigating Officer was not able to record their statements as they were heavily drunk.  Investigation is continuing.

                 You will now hear a conversation between the Watch House Team Leader, Simon Turner, and Patrol Officer Brandon Lee.

CONVERSATION

Turner	Good evening, Brandon Lee, what have you brought these two gentlemen to the Watch House for?
Brandon	Good evening, Simon.  Well at 2315 hrs yesterday, 22 July 2009, the National Operations Centre received a call from staff at the ‘One More Bar’ in Delta.  The staff said there were 2 local army officers there who were armed.
Turner	Which patrol attended the scene?
Brandon	Delta 30 attended at 2335 hrs.  That was me along with 1 other UNPOL and two local police officers.  I was the team leader.
Turner	What happened when you got there?
Brandon	As we entered I saw two Timorese men arguing loudly with other patrons inside the bar.
Turner	Who were the males?
Brandon	One gave his name as Gilbert Fish, but that was a false name, his name is actually Patrick Brown.  He is 25 yrs old with long black hair with a ponytail.  He is the one wearing a red t-shirt and blue denim jeans.
Turner	Who is the other one?
Brandon	He is 30 yrs old Vincent Smith, the one with short dark hair and wearing a black shirt, black pants and brown shoes.
Turner	Did they identify themselves as local army officers ?
Brandon	Yes, they both said they were members of local armed forces.  They said they didn’t have to leave because they had paid the $5 admission fee.
Turner	Had they been drinking?
Brandon	Both males were seen drinking from local Beer bottles and they were unsteady on their feet and had slurred speech.  I would say they were both drunk.
Turner	Were they asked to leave the bar?
Brandon	Yes, the Australian manager wanted them to leave because they were frightening other patrons but they refused.  They also told patrons they had firearms.
Turner	Did they have firearms?
Brandon	No, we didn’t locate any.
Turner	Did you ask them to leave?
Brandon	Yes, we asked them but they both refused.  A Timorese guy approached us and told us they weren’t local army officers, they were just impersonating them.  We then arrested them for impersonation and they put up a fierce struggle to resist arrest.  Apparently, there was a fight between them and our local police officers colleagues.
Brandon	Was anyone injured?
Turner	The males were grabbed quickly and were handcuffed and placed in the patrol vehicle.  One local police officer sustained a minor cut to his right hand.  They were then brought directly to the Watch House.
Brandon	Where do the males live?
Turner	They are both residents of Coconut Beach Village.
Brandon	What crimes should they be charged with?
Turner	Impersonating as local army  officers and Assault.
Brandon	We will keep them here until they are sober and then charge them.
Turner	Thank you sir, goodbye.
Brandon	Goodbye Simon.

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, QUESTION PAPER “A”

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

Family Name: …………………… First Name ……….………………..  CP#……………………Country………………………………………...………………… Date………….………………….

Q1.      What was the name of the bar where the incident took place?

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Q2.      What was the call sign of the attending patrol?

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Q3.      Who was the Team Leader of the patrol?

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Q4.      What was the real name and description of male one?

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Q5.      How much was the admission fee to the bar?

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Q6.      What offences were the two males to be charged with?

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Q7.     What injury did the local police officer sustain?

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Q8.      What were the two males drinking?

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Q9.      What was the nationality of the bar manager?

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Q10.    Why did the manager want the two males to leave the premises?

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AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, QUESTION PAPER “B”

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

Family Name: …………………… First Name ……….………………..  CP#……………………Country………………………………………...………………… Date………….………………….

 Q1.      What was the nationality of the bar manager?

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Q2.      What was the call sign of the attending patrol?

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Q3.      What were the two males drinking?

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Q4.      What injury did the local police officer sustain?

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Q5.      How much was the admission fee to the bar?

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Q6.      Why did the manager want the two males to leave the premises?

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Q7.     What offences were the two males to be charged with?

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Q8.      What was the real name and description of male one?

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Q9.      Who was the Team Leader of the patrol?

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Q10.    What was the name of the bar where the incident took place?

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AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, QUESTION PAPER “C”

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

Family Name: …………………… First Name ……….………………..  CP#……………………Country………………………………………...………………… Date………….…………………..

 Q1.      How much was the admission fee to the bar?

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Q2.      What were the two males drinking?

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Q3.      What offences were the two males to be charged with?

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Q4.      What injury did the local police officer sustain?

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Q5.      What was the call sign of the attending patrol?

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Q6.      What was the nationality of the bar manager?

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Q7.     What was the real name and description of male one?

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Q8.      Who was the Team Leader of the patrol?

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Q9.      Why did the manager want the two males to leave the premises?

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Q10.    What was the name of the bar where the incident took place?

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION

ANSWERS: AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, PAPER “A”

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

Q1.      What was the name of the bar where the incident took place?

One More Bar

Q2.      What was the call sign of the attending patrol?

Delta 30

Q3.      Who was the Team Leader of the patrol?

UNPOL Brandon Lee

Q4.      What was the real name and description of male one?

Patrick Brown, 25 yrs, long black hair in ponytail, red T-shirt, blue denim jeans

Q5.      How much was the admission fee to the bar?

$5 (Five Dollar)

Q6.      What offences were the two males to be charged with?

Impersonating as local army officer and assault

Q7.     What injury did the PNTL officer sustain?

Minor cut to right hand

Q8.      What were the two males drinking?

Local beer

Q9.      What was the name of the bar manager?

Janet Wright

Q10.    Why did the manager want the two males to leave the premises?

Frightening customers and believed to be armed

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

ANSWERS: AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, PAPER “B”

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

Q1.      What was the nationality of the bar manager?

Australian

Q2.      What was the call sign of the attending patrol?

Delta 30

Q3.      What were the two males drinking?

Local beer

Q4.      What injury did the local police officer sustain?

Minor cut to right hand

Q5.      How much was the admission fee to the bar?

$5 (Five Dollar)

Q6.      Why did the manager want the two males to leave the premises?

Frightening customers and believed to be armed

Q7.     What offences were the two males to be charged with?

Impersonating as local army officer and assault

Q8.      What was the real name and description of male one?

Patrick Brown, 25 yrs, long black hair in ponytail, red T-shirt, blue denim jeans

Q9.      Who was the Team Leader of the patrol?

UNPOL Brandon Lee

Q10.    What was the name of the bar where the incident took place?

One More Bar

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

ANSWERS: AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, PAPER “C”

“IMPERSONATION OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE”

  Q1.      How much was the admission fee to the bar?

$5 (five dollar)

Q2.      What were the two males drinking?

Local beer

Q3.      What offences were the two males to be charged with?

Impersonating as local army officer and assault

Q4.      What injury did the PNTL officer sustain?

Minor cut to right hand

Q5.      What was the call sign of the attending patrol?

Delta 30

Q6.      What was the nationality of the bar manager?

Australian

Q7.     What was the real name and description of male one?

Patrick Brown, 25 yrs, long black hair in ponytail, red T-shirt, blue denim jeans

Q8.      Who was the Team Leader of the patrol?

UNPOL Brandon Lee

Q9.      Why did the manager want the two males to leave the premises?

Frightening customers and believed to be armed

Q10.    What was the name of the bar where the incident took place?

One More Bar

LISTENING COMPREHENSION,

AUDIO TAPE TEST # 7, IMPERSONATION 

OR “REFUSE TO LEAVE,

KEY EXPRESSIONS / KEY FACTS,

REPORT WRITING

1.       2315 hrs, 22 July 2009

2.       Two drunk males refusing to leave “One More Bar”

3.       Identified themselves as local army officers and claimed that they were armed

4.       Delta 30 attended at 2335hrs

5.       2 UNPOLs and 2 local police officers, UNPOL Brandon Lee Team Leader

6.       Two Timorese males arguing with bar patrons

7.       Male one gave name Gilbert Fish, 25yrs, long black hair with ponytail, red t-shirt, blue denim jeans

8.       Male two Vincent Smith, 30yrs, short dark hair, black shirt, black pants, brown shoes

9.       Paid $5 admission fee

10.   Unsteady on feet, speech slurred, drinking local beer

11.   Manager is an Australian

12.   Frightening customers and believed to be armed

13.   No weapons found

14.   Timorese male said they were not local army officer but impersonating

15.   Both arrested but resisted and put up a violent struggle

16.   Fight between 2 males and local police officers

17.   Local police officer sustained minor cut to right hand

18.   Arrested were residents of Coconut Beach Village

19.   Charged with impersonating as local army officer and assault

20.   Male one gave false name – Patrick Brown is real name.