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Switzerland makes police and customs experts (CIVPOL, Civilian Police Experts) available to international peace promotion missions. Members of the Swiss pool of experts for civil peace promotion are specialists who train and accompany police and border services during restructuring phases following conflicts.

Missions

Swiss police and border patrol personnel conduct missions primarily in the Balkans and Africa

Recruitment

Selection process, motivation, requirements and expectations for applicants

Documentation

Questions and answers about hiring, the mission and financial matters

CIVPOL

Organisational structure, police missions abroad and the history of this Swiss initiative