BAGHDAD — As Iraq continues to partner with U.S. forces to train, man and equip its Police forces in accordance with the Security Agreement, the Baghdad Police College plays a tremendous role in this training and professionalization of the Iraqi Police (IP) force.

Part of this training is to teach the IP important language skills to ensure they have all the tools needed to be successful. The English Language Center is a major part of this critical training.

Currently the Baghdad Police College has two classrooms dedicated to English language training, with a capacity of 36 students each. There are plans to add another classroom with a 30-student capacity. 

Ten English language instructors have been assigned to provide this valuable language training. Although English is the only language being taught at this time, there are plans to add courses in Kurdish, Turkish, Farsi, German and French.

“The English language is the international language,” said IP Maj. Gen. Dr. Jassim, director of the Baghdad Police College. “Giving our officers this new capability will ensure they are able to operate in a global environment.”