LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS Santiago Villaveces International IDEA

Clarifications Context of law enforcement agencies Elections as a process not a single event

KNOW THE CONTEXT Conflict and potentials of conflict to manifest into violence. Law enforcement architecture Policies and legal frameworks on public order

PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT Pro-active rather than reactive (close collaboration with citizens, civil society organizations, customary authorities). Impartiality

LEGAL FRAMEWORK PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING & EDUCATION REGISTRA- TION & NOMINA- TIONS ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN VOTING OPERATIONS & ELECTION DAY VERIFICATION OF RESULTS POST ELECTION THE ELECTORAL CYCLE pre-election period (preparations) election period (operations) post-election period (strategy) The Electoral Cycle

IDEA CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS ACE Electoral Knowledge Network Focus on Security BRIDGE Training Module Elections & Security Elections & Conflict Early Warning Guide Elections & Security Policy Recommendations within Democracy & Elections Framework

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