Police Command in a UN Context

The main purpose of the Strategic Guidance Framework (SGF) is to standardize and strengthen UN police practices. T. F.

UN police commanders work in contexts very similar to their home countries. T. F.

Accountability is not an important aspect for UN police commanders. T. F.

UN police commanders must lead officers from multiple countries and different policing cultures. T. F.

In peace operations, the Police Commissioner leads the police component of the mission. T. F.

The Head of the Police Component (HOPC) can delegate authority but retains overall responsibility for operations. T. F.

The UN chain of command in peace operations is hierarchical and highly centralized. T. F.

UN peace operations can combine civilian, military, and police personnel under the leadership of a Head of Mission. T. F.

UN police commanders must promote a positive and transparent culture within the mission. T. F.

In national contexts, police commanders always understand the culture and language of the community they serve. T. F.

_ Lack of leadership has been identified as a factor that affects the safety of UN peacekeepers. T. F.

Accountability only applies to commanders and not to all UN police officers. T. F.

The Police CONOPS sets out the strategic approach and responsibilities of the police component. T. F.

The HOPC has a technical reporting line to the Police Adviser at UN Headquarters. T. F.

The HOPC must develop a strategic plan based on the tasks assigned in the mission mandate. T. F.

Cooperation between police and military forces in peace operations is usually simple and free of challenges. T. F.

The three levels of authority in peace operations are strategic, operational, and tactical. T. F.

UN leaders must act as role models and communicate effectively. T. F.

The performance of peace operations can be assessed using the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System (CPAS). T. F.

Good direction, leadership, and command are not essential for the success of a UN peace mission. T. F.

What is the main purpose of the SGF?. Supervise military personnel. Standardize and improve UN police effectiveness. Draft UN financial reports. Select civilian staff.

Who normally leads the police component in a UN peace mission?. A) The Secretary-General. B) The Force Commander. C) The Head of the Police Component (HOPC. D) The Head of Mission (HOM).

What are the three levels of authority in UN peace operations?. A) Directive, administrative, technical. B) Strategic, operational, tactical. C) National, regional, local. D) Political, civil, military.

A key difference between national police command and UN command is that: A) The UN has no police command structures. B) All UN police officers speak the same language. C) UN commanders work in post-conflict contexts with police from many countrie. D) UN commanders only lead civilian staff.

The HOPC must: A) Develop a strategic plan based on the mission mandate. B) Manage the entire mission’s finances. C) Replace the HOM when absent. D) Supervise only military staff.

According to the CRUZ report, a factor that affects the safety of peacekeepers is: A) Lack of equipment. B) Lack of leadership at the operational level. C) Conflicts with civilian staff. D) Excessive use of force.

What does the Police CONOPS establish?. A) Salaries of police personnel. B) The strategic approach and responsibilities of the police component. C) Military disciplinary regulations. D) The host country’s national laws.

Which tool assesses peace operations performance?. A) SGF. B) HOM. C) CPAS. D) DPO.

A UN leader must: A) Avoid giving feedback to their team. B) Communicate and influence effectively. C) Work in isolation. D) Delegate all authority without oversight.

What should a UN police commander do to build trust within their team?. A) Avoid listening to suggestions. B) Be decisive but open to feedback. C) Avoid being involved in staff well-being. D) Ignore cultural differences.