To achieve the goals imposed by
Security Council, UNMIK Police has to modify their function
going over three distinct phases (report
SG, 12 Jul 1999):
In the first phase, KFOR will be responsible for ensuring
public safety and order until the international civil presence
can take responsibility for this task. Until the transfer
of that responsibility, UNMIK's civilian police will advise
KFOR on policing matters and establish liaison with local
and international counterparts. The special police units
under UNMIK control will also establish liaison with local
and international counterparts and protect United Nations
installations, if needed. UNMIK border police will advise
KFOR units stationed at the border.
In the second phase, once UNMIK has taken over responsibility
for law and order from KFOR, UNMIK civilian police will
carry out normal police duties and will have executive law
enforcement authority. At that time, UNMIK civilian police
will be armed. To the extent that trained local police become
available through the police academy under UNMIK's institution-building
component, UNMIK civilian police will initiate on-the-job
training, advising and monitoring. UNMIK special police
units will carry out public order functions, such as crowd
control and area security. The special police units will
also provide support for UNMIK civilian police and protect
UNMIK installations. At that time, it would be preferable
for any special police unit previously under KFOR command
to be transferred to UNMIK authority so as to avoid two
units with similar mandates in the same theatre. The United
Nations border police will ensure compliance with immigration
laws and other border regulations. KFOR will continue to
support UNMIK in these efforts, as required.
In the third phase, once properly trained and selected local
police in sufficient strength are available, UNMIK will
transfer responsibilities for law and order and border policing
functions to the Kosovo Police Service. At that time, UNMIK
civilian and border police will revert to training, advising
and monitoring functions. UNMIK special police units might
still be needed as a backup.
As of April 2000, UNMIK
Police comply the second phase tasks. Main activities include:
