OEA - CP - Resolución CP CSH 2368

PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE OEA/Ser.G

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES CP/CSH-2368/26 30 January 2026

COMMITTEE ON HEMISPHERIC SECURITY Original: English REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SECURITY (DPS) ON PROGRESS IN THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS RELATED TO THE PROMOTION OF

POLICE COOPERATION

(Presented in preparation of the Committee meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM) This Report is submitted by the Department of Public Security (DPS) of the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), in accordance with the provisions established in the Structure for the consideration of substantive issues during regular meetings (2025-2026) , document CP/CSH/INF. 602/25, and pursuant to the request of the Presidency of the Committee on Hemispheric Security. The present document provides delegations with a comprehensive overview of progress achieved in the design and implementation of programs and projects aimed at promoting police cooperation in the Hemisphere. It highlights strategic initiatives implemented by the DPS to strengthen police professionalization, operational effectiveness, institutional performance, and regional coordination, in alignment with Member States’ priorities and international standards. Contents

1. Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL) .............2

A. Third REDPPOL In-Person Police Training Course .................................................................2

B. Advancing Excellence in Police Management ..........................................................................3

C. REDPPOL associated personnel................................................................................................3

D. Enhancing global and regional coordination .............................................................................4

2. Project “Improving the Haitian National Police’s Learning and Training Capacities to Combat Gang Violence (H-TAC)”.......................................................................................................................4

3. Project “Enhancing the Operational Capacity of the Haitian National Police and the Gang Suppression Force through the Construction and Equipping of Forward Operating Bases and Mobile Control Capabilities in the West Department”........................................................................................5

4. SECURE-Haiti program.................................................................................................................5

5. Project “Strengthening the capacities of Ecuador's justice system to combat security threats” ....5

Suppression Force through the Construction and Equipping of Forward Operating Bases and Mobile Control Capabilities in the West Department”........................................................................................5

4. SECURE-Haiti program.................................................................................................................5

5. Project “Strengthening the capacities of Ecuador's justice system to combat security threats” ....5

6. Mandates of the DSP/SMS/OAS regarding police cooperation.....................................................621. Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL) The Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL) constitutes the principal hemispheric mechanism for police cooperation. It operates as a platform for trust-building, the exchange of experiences and good practices, and the strengthening of professional, operational, and institutional cooperation among police institutions of the Americas.

REDPPOL’s work is structured around four complementary pillars:  Specialized police training: Delivery of in-person and virtual courses, seminars, and regional exchanges aligned with international standards and responsive to emerging security challenges.  Technical assistance: Support for police institutions in strengthening legal and policy frameworks, operational strategies, infrastructure, and equipment to advance institutional modernization.  Regional coordination and cooperation: Strengthening national and regional linkages and facilitating technical dialogue and partnerships.  Police excellence: Promotion of quality management through the certification of key police processes in accordance with ISO standards, complemented by targeted capacity-building initiatives that institutionalize continuous improvement within police organizations.

A. Third REDPPOL In-Person Police Training Course In line with these objectives, the DPS, in collaboration with the Government of the Dominican Republic and the University of São Paulo, implemented the Third In-Person Police Training Course of REDPPOL from June 23 to July 17, 2025, in Santo Domingo.

The course brought together 62 police officers (44 men and 22 women) from 28 countries, with the

objective of enhancing police professionalization through specialized modules, the exchange of best practices, and the strengthening of regional cooperation. The course was structured around seven key modules: trends in violence and crime in the Americas; society, the state, and the police; knowledge management in policing; leadership; transnational organized crime, cybercrime, and international police cooperation; and innovation in police reform. The curriculum was designed based on prior assessments and evaluations to address current law enforcement training needs effectively. The course was further enriched by 15 conferences delivered by international and national experts, promoting both knowledge transfer and practical learning. Beyond classroom instruction, participants attended a joint task force meeting at the National Police Headquarters and visited the National Emergency and Security System 9-1-1 facilities in Santo Domingo. The officers received their diplomas from both the University of São Paulo and the OAS. Within the framework of Eighth Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas (MISPA VIII), the DPS organized the graduation ceremony for officers who participated in the Third In-Person Police Training Course of the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL). As part of the REDPPOL course and MISPA VIII activities, the First Police Innovation and Good Practices Fair was held, where police officials from 28 countries presented successful institutional initiatives to Ministers and senior authorities. This event fostered innovation, peer3learning, and regional dialogue on effective policing practices, while reinforcing the link between training, policy dialogue, and hemispheric cooperation.

B. Advancing Excellence in Police Management The DPS has played a leading role in advancing excellence in police management through quality standards. The DPS worked closely with the International Organization for Standardization to develop, adopt, and publish the Guidance for the Application of ISO 9001:2015 in Police Organizations (ISO 54002:2025). The Guidance is applicable to all types of police institutions—regardless of size, mandate, or operational scope—including police stations, border posts, penitentiary facilities, and civil defense agencies. The aim of the Guidance is to facilitate the effective and context-appropriate application of ISO 9001:2015 within police organizations, by translating quality management

mandate, or operational scope—including police stations, border posts, penitentiary facilities, and civil defense agencies. The aim of the Guidance is to facilitate the effective and context-appropriate application of ISO 9001:2015 within police organizations, by translating quality management principles into operational policing processes, strengthening institutional governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in law enforcement activities. Parallel to this normative advancement, REDPPOL, with the support of the Government of Italy, has assisted police institutions across the region in the implementation and certification of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. To date, nine police institutions have obtained certification, and approximately 190 police processes have been supported. More than 1,200 police officials have received training in quality management systems and ISO application guidelines. Over 50 training sessions given to implementing teams and operational managers and 3 regional forums organized for the exchange of good practices and lessons learned. Certified processes include, inter alia, units from Ecuador, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Additionally, 39 officials from five police forces were trained as internal auditors, strengthening institutional capacity to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement. DPS also promotes regional workshops and forums to facilitate peer-to-peer learning, exchange of good practices, and joint problem-solving. The implementation of quality management systems has yielded tangible benefits, including improved organizational control, enhanced service delivery, optimized resource management, increased institutional credibility, and strengthened citizen trust.

C. REDPPOL associated personnel Associated Personnel within REDPPOL constitute a core pillar of the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization institutional architecture, enabling police officials from across the region to serve as associated staff members at the General Secretariat of the OAS, within the REDPPOL framework. This mechanism aims to strengthen regional coordination and cooperation by functioning as a permanent channel of communication between REDPPOL and national police institutions, as well as with other international police organizations.

Through their functions, they promote horizontal cooperation mechanisms, facilitate the exchange of good practices and lessons learned, and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships and cooperation agreements that strengthen international police collaboration.- 4functioning as a permanent channel of communication between REDPPOL and national police institutions, as well as with other international police organizations. Through their functions, they promote horizontal cooperation mechanisms, facilitate the exchange of good practices and lessons learned, and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships and cooperation agreements that strengthen international police collaboration.- 4In recent years, the Government of Ecuador has demonstrated its firm commitment to consolidating REDPPOL efforts by designating officials from the Nacional Police of Ecuador as associated personnel within the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization , reaffirming its renewed engagement with regional police cooperation.

D. Enhancing global and regional coordination REDPPOL has been collaborating with police organizations to strengthen cooperation and complementarity. REDPPOL is working with INTERPOL and AMERIPOL on joint working plans for 2026 and INTERPOL officials have participated in trainings organized by REDPPOL. REDPPOL has also supported UNPOL efforts to review the “Strategic Guidance Framework for International Policing” in order to improve coherence and complementarity in police guidance and training along with INTERPOL, AMERIPOL, ASEANPOL, AFRIPOL, and UN-DPO.

2. Project “Improving the Haitian National Police’s Learning and Training Capacities to Combat Gang Violence (H-TAC)” Under the Canada-supported project “Improving the Haitian National Police’s Learning and Training Capacities to Combat Gang Violence,” the DPS is supporting the Haitian National Police (HNP) in strengthening its operational, tactical, and training capabilities to address escalating gang-related violence and reassert state authority in high-risk areas. The intervention is designed to respond to both immediate operational needs and longer-term institutional capacity gaps, with a focus on sustainability, professionalization, and compliance with international human rights standards.

The project integrates infrastructure refurbishment and the delivery of scalable tactical training programs. The training component includes an Instructor Development Course to certify HNP instructors, ensuring national ownership and continuity of training efforts, as well as twelve three-week Core Tactical Training iterations targeting approximately 360 officers. The first training cycle at the Morne Casse facility is scheduled to commence on 16 February, with 30 HNP trainees participating in a three-week program focused on advanced marksmanship, patrolling and tactics, and close-quarters battle. The course will be delivered by international instructors, with support from three HNP assistant instructors representing the UTAG (Temporary Anti-Gang Unit), EPINES (Penitentiary Intervention and Escort Team), and BOID (Departmental Operations and Intervention Brigade) units. All training integrates International Humanitarian Law, human rights standards, and scenario-based exercises tailored to gang-violence contexts, while promoting regional police cooperation. In parallel, the project has made significant progress in rehabilitating the Morne Casse training center to ensure a functional, secure, and sustainable training environment. Refurbishment works have included repairs and upgrades to kitchen and dining facilities, dormitories, water systems, ammunition storage, laundry areas, the shooting range, close-quarters battle infrastructure, and helicopter landing facilities. Approximately 85 percent of refurbishment activities have been completed, with full completion expected by February. The base has been operationalized through the recruitment of a mixed team of local and international project management and support staff, with total staffing expected to reach approximately 20 personnel.- 53. Project “Enhancing the Operational Capacity of the Haitian National Police and the Gang Suppression Force through the Construction and Equipping of Forward Operating Bases and Mobile Control Capabilities in the West Department” The EU-funded project “Enhancing the Operational Capacity of the Haitian National Police and the

Gang Suppression Force through the Construction and Equipping of Forward Operating Bases and Mobile Control Capabilities in the West Department” addresses critical operational gaps that have limited the state’s ability to maintain sustained security in gang-affected areas. In contexts of fragmented territorial control and high mobility of armed groups, the project seeks to establish a forward-deployed operational model that strengthens state presence, reduces response times, and enables continuous, coordinated operations. By creating secure infrastructure in high-risk zones, the initiative allows the Haitian National Police HNP and the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to move beyond short-term interventions toward sustainable territorial control, enhancing both operational effectiveness and institutional resilience. The project combines infrastructure refurbishment, the deployment of Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) and mobile Advanced Control Points (ACPs), provision of technical support, including in logistics and supply chain, and targeted training for personnel. FOBs serve as hubs for accommodation, medical stabilization, command, and logistics, while ACPs enable flexible operational coverage along key access routes. This integrated approach strengthens force protection, situational awareness, and command-and-control capabilities, while promoting interoperability and professional standards. By anchoring operational capacity in human rights-compliant, rule-of-law-based practices, the project contributes to stabilizing the West Department and supports broader efforts to enhance institutional capacity, territorial governance, and citizen security in Haiti.

4. SECURE-Haiti program With contribution from the United States of America to the SECURE-Haiti program, DPS complements ongoing support efforts by addressing critical operational and institutional needs of the HNP. The contribution focuses on the procurement and delivery of vetted, non-lethal equipment, thereby enhancing the HNP’s operational effectiveness.

5. Project “Strengthening the capacities of Ecuador's justice system to combat security threats” The DPS is implementing the project “Strengthening the capacities of Ecuador's justice system to

combat security threats” with the support of the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (USINL). The project adopts a comprehensive approach to strengthening Ecuador’s justice system, thus supporting the National Police of Ecuador, by enhancing technical, legal, investigative, and institutional capacities across key actors involved in the prevention, investigation and prosecution of complex criminal activity. Under Objective 1, the project focused on capacity building for judges, prosecutors, and judicial personnel through specialized training initiatives. In partnership with the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE), DPS/OAS designed and delivered a hybrid Certificate Program on Transnational Organized Crime and Other Forms of Criminality, totaling 144 academic hours and reaching 122 participants, including criminal judges, prosecutors, and National Court judges specialized in complex6crimes. These efforts were complemented by a virtual Legal and Procedural Update Course delivered to more than 200 technical and administrative justice sector staff, which is being structured for future conversion into a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to ensure sustainability and institutionalization. Additional capacity strengthening was achieved through a specialized workshop on virtual assets and organized crime, held in November 2025, which enhanced institutional understanding of blockchain technology, digital evidence, cryptocurrency-based money laundering, and international cooperation mechanisms. Objective 2 built on these efforts by reinforcing the operational and technological capacities of key justice and oversight institutions. Support was provided to the Attorney General’s Office through specialized equipment, software, and training to strengthen analytical, investigative, and casemanagement functions, alongside the development of strategic guidelines on organized crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, and firearms trafficking. The project also strengthened the Judiciary Council through an evidence-based assessment of the Specialized Judicial Unit for Corruption and Organized Crime and the modernization of eight telematic hearing rooms. Complementary interventions supported the Superintendency of Banks, the Office of the State Comptroller General, and the Public

Defender’s Office, as well as specialized units of the National Police, including the Technical-Scientific Police Investigation Directorate and the National Unit for Financial and Economic Crimes (UNDECOF). Together, these interventions reinforce Ecuador’s capacity to address public security threats across the full criminal justice cycle, advancing a more professional, coordinated, and technologically equipped justice system grounded in institutional resilience and the rule of law.

6. Mandates of the DSP/SMS/OAS regarding police cooperation AG/RES. 3031 (LIV-O/24)

A. Process of Meetings of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas

34. To hold the Eighth Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas (MISPAVIII) in 2025; if no venue is available, the meeting will be held in Washington, D.C. Accordingly, to request that the CSH establish a working group to prepare for this meeting.

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D. Advancing police cooperation

48. To request the SMS, through the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL), to hold the third in-person police training course within the framework of the MISPA-VIII.

49. To request the SMS, through REDPPOL, to continue developing a quality management standard for police institutions and promoting ISO certification in their processes.

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52. To request the SMS, through the DPS, to support member states in strengthening prosecutorial and judicial investigation systems, including operational frameworks, forensic equipment, technology, and security.

AG/RES. 3009 (LIII-O/23)

A. Advancing police cooperation

13. To request the SMS, through the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization, to continue developing a quality management standard for police institutions within the ISO framework and continue promoting the certification of police processes in member states.- 7AG/RES. 2986 (LII-O/22)

A. Process of Meetings of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas (MISPA)

17. To convene the Eighth Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas

(MISPA-VIII), which will be held in 2023. […]

D. Advancing police cooperation

27. To hold the third in-person REDPPOL police training course prior to MISPA-VIII.

28. To request that the SMS, through the DPS: a. continue strengthening the implementation and certification of quality management in police processes within the framework of the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL); b. update the REDPPOL Virtual Community, with the support of the police officer recently appointed by the Government of Ecuador to assist the REDPPOL; and c. submit a report to the CSH, during the second quarter of 2023, on the activities carried out through

REDPPOL.