The first phase of training for security forces in Puntland for the restructuring exercise that is to follow was completed on Friday, September 25.
Puntland police forces have undergone the training that is funded by the European Union in Somalia.
The semiautonomous region has been carrying out training exercises for its police officers.
Puntland’s restructuring process includes a registration exercise for all police officers. The training educates them on how to register for service.
Furthermore, the training is a joint effort between the regional and federal security teams to demonstrate how to use the biometric system while registering officers.