Welcome to Ethiopian Police University College

The Establishment of the College and Its Present Status Ethiopian Police University College/EPUC/, which was previously named ABADINA Police College, was founded in 1947 in response to: an increase in the number of police stations, modernization and development and sophistication of crimes That was when Ethiopia freed itself from Italian invasion and was influenced by British ideology.

Cont…. At that time the College was accountable directly to the Interior Minister. Swedish higher officials were running all the administrative and academic staff of the College until Ethiopians took over in 1958 Since its establishment, the college has been situated in four different buildings from 1957 – 1975 It its current permanent seat at Sendafa town since 1975 The College’s first name, Abadina Police College, was changed to Ethiopian Police College in 1975.

Internal and external Relation Since its establishment EPUC have had strong relations with various countries and different institutions within the country. With regard to relations with institutions in the country, Addis Ababa University has assigned instructors so as to teach at EPUC. Addis Ababa University admitted graduates of EPUC as second year students and many officers have got opportunity to learn. Previously the officers’ graduation ceremonies were held at the Emperor’s l Palace. Students of EPUC were allowed to attend trials in court. EPUC has a strong relations with Air Force, Genet and Harer Military Schools, and Ministry of Education. Presently, it has strong relations with Civil service College, Addis Ababa University and University of Defense Force

Cont… Concerning the relations of EPUC and foreign countries, Swedish government has supported EPUC for long. From 1959-1971EC Israelites and Americans taught in EPUC. German and England also supported EPUC in different aspects. Due to the governing ideology of the day, from 1975 to1991 EPUC has had strong relations with Russia, East Germany, Yugoslavia, India, and Sweden. Since 1991EC, EPUC has built strong relations with England, Egypt, Korea, Germany, America, India, Sudan, Botswana, Turkey and South Africa.

The Previous Education Programs of EPUC EPUC has graduated students in certificate, diploma and first degree programs: Diploma in Policing Degree in Policing and Law Degree in Policing and Public Service Management

Phase in Programs in Accordance with the New Education and Training Policy The college has scaled up its level to a university college in 2007. Accordingly EPUC comprises 1college and 3 institutes. A) Police Staff College Diploma ------------Policing Regular Diploma Program Postgraduate Diploma Program First Degree in ------ Policing Crime Prevention Police Management Short trainings --------Leadership Training Higher level Leadership Training Meddle level Leadership Training Riot control and disaster Management Trainers’ Training Physical Fitness Trainers’ Training There is a plan to launch second degree programs in the coming 2-3 years

Crime Investigation and Forensic Science Institute Providing different short term training on: Tactical investigation Forensic evidence collection and handling Will Commence Degree Program in Crime Investigation Planned to launch 2nd Degree in Crime Investigation in 2-3 years

Programs in Medical Institute Diploma in: Generic Clinical Nursing Environmental Health The institute will launch Degree program in next year: Health Officer Nursing

Functions of Police Research Institute Supporting the teaching –learning activities of EPUC through research Undertake research on problems pertinent to the Police system Follow up and design strategies for organizational transformation Organize workshops, seminars Undertake standardization studies Provide consultancy services

Staff capacity Currently, EPUC has 333 employees: 192 police members 101 civil workers 40 temporary workers From all the employees, 41 are instructors: 20 second degree holders 17 first degree holders 4 diploma holder There are also instructors who are pursuing education at second degree and PhD level.

The Capacity of EPUC Since 1967EC, the enrolment capacity of EPUC has been 150 cadet officers in three programs, 50 in each. Presently, the University College has classrooms and dormitories for 800 students, 3 apartment buildings which can serve as residence for 57 instructors library that can accommodate 300 students at once with more than 10000 books and 1 mini-garage, 1 clinic, 2 halls,

Graduates of the EPUC Regular Diploma /1st - 36th /-----2468 From 1947-2009/10 Regular Diploma /1st - 36th /-----2468 Regular Certificate/1st – 21st/ ----4179 Degree/1st - 3rd/------------------------150 From Government of Somali 36 in Certificate and 18 in Diploma 1st round post graduate Diploma graduates----98

The Present Students of EPUC No. Training and educational programs No. of stu. 1 Second round Postgraduate Diploma Program 119 2 Middle level Leadership 49 3 Generic Clinical Nursing 4 Environmental health Science 20 5 Basic Crime Investigation 34 6 Finger Print Training 22 7 Forensic Laboratory Technicians 13 8 Crime Scene Evidence Collection 9 S/N/ N/ P Regional State Investigator and Prosecutor 50 Total 405

Community Policing Officers Community policing officers training, which is overseen by EPUC, is being delivered in six centers for students having diploma and above. No. Center No. of students 1 Tigray 120 2 Amhara and Benishangul at Debremarkos 326 3 Oromia 332 4 S/N/N/P/Region and Gambela at Hwassa 187 5 Harari, Somali and Diredawa at Harari 132 6 Addis Ababa 87 Total 1184

The Relations between EPUC and Regional Training Institutions Building the capacity of regional training centers, Enabling the training centers to train in certificate and diploma programs, Providing consultancy service for training centers regarding curriculum development, Providing teaching materials for regional training centers, and Helping the training centers so as to make the training effective.

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