Two US security officials in RP

From the Daily Tribune (Sep 23): Two US security officials in RP

Two senior United States security officials are in the country to meet with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Office of the Ombudsman to discuss maritime law enforcement efforts.

In a statement, the US Embassy in Manila said that State Assistant Secretary William Brownfield, head of the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft are now in Manila for the two-meet with Philippine officials.

The US Embassy said that Brownfield will meet PNP Director General Ricardo Marquez and Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales.

The US officials are expected to discuss maritime law enforcement during the meeting.

As head of the INL, Brownfield is tasked with combating international crime and illegal drugs, and their impact on the United States, by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation to counter these threats.

The US Embassy said that INL programs cover the full spectrum of law enforcement and the rule of law, including: police professionalization; justice sector development; correctional institution reform; and citizen security strengthening.

The INL currently manages $20 million in foreign assistance to the Philippines with plans to continue providing more than $8 million dollars in assistance annually. Such assistance has had a significant impact already on expanding the capabilities of Philippine partner agencies across the criminal justice spectrum.

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