Consolidating a strong Palestinian special police force
The Palestinian Special Police Force has successfully delivered a Tonfa training course to 37 new SPF recruits. The training was organised under the direction and supervision of the Head of the SPF Central Force in Ramallah. The training included a written test on the pedagogical and technical aspects of the Tonfa as well as with a practical exam on tactics learned.
On 14 November 2005, the Council established an EU Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) under the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). On 17 December 2010, the Council of the EU decided to extend the mission's mandate until 31 December 2011