Posted on 04/17/2003 9:11:11 AM PDT by kerouacbal
Some of New York's Finest may be heading to Iraq to help restore order.
The New York Post reports Thursday the U.S. State Department wants to find at least 1,000 present and former police officers to train police and set up new court and prison systems in Iraq. The officers would not enforce law, just advise the Iraqis.
The search is nationwide, but sources say the organizers are particularly interested in NYPD officers, with their wide-ranging experience.
A salary for the advisers hasn't been set, but officials tell the Post that a close estimate would be about $80,000 a year.
To qualify for consideration, candidates must speak English, be a U.S. citizen with 10 years of law enforcement experience, and have a valid driver's license and a U.S. passport.
Anyone interested in the International Police Program's Iraq Mission can call 1-866-258-8770
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