VOICED : Local police, an uncertain player

The video discusses the Afghan Local Police (LP) operating in Ghosta, Eastern Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border. Despite limited training, LPs are considered effective due to their local community support. Established in 2010, LPs operate in 92 districts, reducing insecurity by 60% in their areas. However, insider attacks and issues have led to reforms, including a re-vetting program. LPs have a limited mandate compared to national forces and receive less training, which critics cite as problematic. The US supports LP training, and by 2014, Afghanistan aims to recruit 30,000 LPs, costing $180 million annually.

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