Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070708-19
July 8, 2007

Khadra opens new National Police Station
By 1st Lt. Andrew Coody
1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — The 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division opened a new police station in the Khadra neighborhood of western Baghdad June 30.  The new police station is collocated with Coalition Forces from Company C, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment.

Lt. Col. Hassan, the 2nd Battalion commander, said the new police station would only strengthen security in the neighborhood.  He said by having his National Police battalion operating with Co. C in the area, their combined efforts will make Khadra’s streets safer.  His American counterpart agreed. 

“I see our role as a combat multiplier for the national police,” said Capt. Dan Cannon, commander of Co. C. “They own the battle space and they (will) take the lead.” 

Cannon added that he expects security to improve in the western Baghdad neighborhood as his company works alongside the National Police officers.

The new National Police Tactical Operations Center (TOC) is equipped with air conditioning, power generation capabilities, computers, and digital imagery in both Arabic and English.

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