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5,257 militia officers failed recertification, - Avakov. INFOGRAPHICS (in Ukrainian) Following the results of the National Police recertification, 26 percent of senior staff has been discharged. Overall, 14 percent of former militia officers (5,257 employees) has turned to be underqualified to enroll in the National Police. 12 187 45 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
One of policemen suspected of Tsukerman’s murder flubbed recertification, reinstated by court, - Automaidan activist Automaidan activists have carried out their own investigation into recertification of the National police employees in the Mykolaiv region, particularly those implicated in the murder of Kryve Ozero resident Oleksandr Tsukerman. 42 807 152 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Murder in Kryve Ozero 
National Police to be off-limits to reinstated militia officers, - Minister Avakov Interior Minister Arsen Avakov claims that former militia officers reinstated through courts will not work in the National Police. 18 946 25 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Cherkasy region police chief and Internal Affairs Academy director nabbed for bribery. PHOTOS The newly created Department for Investigation and Supervision in Public Service Criminal Proceedings, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the National Police Internal Security Department have detained the acting chief of National Police Department in the Cherkasy Region and the deputy director of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies of the National Academy of Internal Affairs, who tried to give a bribe in the form of $2,000 and coupons for 400 liters of fuel to a National Police deputy head. 56 839 50 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine National Police recertification 
11.5 percent of Kyiv National police officers do not suit positions, – results of recertification The most important current task is to update and strengthen police administration, as well as preserve the core of professional and experienced police officers. 16 162 80 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Berkut soldiers suspected of crimes against Euromaidan activists have not even showed up for recertification. DOCUMENT Four members of Berkut riot police suspected of commission of crimes against Euromaidan activists have not been recertified to National police, as the Prosecutor General's Office claimed. The order on their reassignment to the positions in National police is dated Nov. 7 when all the police officers automatically became temporary members of the National police. The recertification itself actually began in December. 12 174 41 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Investigation of crimes against Maidan 
PGO spreads false information about police officers' reassessment, - National Police Chief Dekanoidze Chief of the National Police Khatia Dekanoidze denies PGO's allegations that four former Berkut officers involved in crimes against Maidan have passed reassessment and been enlisted in the National Police ranks, demanding immediate refutation of the false information. 38 147 169 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Number of police officers to be reduced to 100,000 by end of 2016 Censor.NET Chief Editor Yurii Butusov released information about a program of structural changes intended for the success of the entire reform in 2016. 32 309 180 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
"Experts on criminal offenses will not be dismissed, but those who beat people on Maidan should be punished," Butusov commented on recertification of police officers Criminalists who personally visit scenes of murders, robberies and thefts are very valuable employees, and no one is going to fire them from the law enforcement agencies. 15 285 89 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Khmelnytskyi police do final drills before going out on patrol. VIDEO Khmelnytskyi new patrol police officers have got down to the final stage of training. 7 112 9 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Dekanoidze agrees with US on aid to National police Head of the National Police of Ukraine Khatia Dekanoidze agreed in Washington, D.C. about aid to continue reform of the law enforcement agencies of Ukraine. 14 485 49 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Aid to Ukraine 
Chief of Kyiv police Tereshchuk discharged Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has dismissed Kyiv police Chief Oleksandr Tereshchuk. 69 964 153 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
National Police Chief Dekanoidze and US Ambassador Pyatt opened recruitment center in Kyiv. VIDEO The National Police recruitment center has been officially opened in Ukraine. 9 625 29 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Police recruitment center to open on Friday, - Dekanoidze National Police will open its police recruitment center on Dec. 11. 8 629 59 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
"We are building brand new system," - Militia reassessment commission started operating in Ukraine Every Interior Ministry employee is obliged to undergo reassessment in order to serve in the National Police of Ukraine. 12 497 52 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Militia is gone. National Police takes effect, - Minister Avakov. PHOTO Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has announced the official closure of Ukraine's militia. 70 408 257 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
"Interior Ministry personnel evaluation starts today," - Minister Avakov. PHOTOS Police re-evaluation is one of the steps to reform the entire Interior Ministry. 15 660 47 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Avakov liquidates Ukraine's drug enforcement department: 90 percent of employees to be sacked Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced the creation of a new service in the structure of the Interior Ministry, which will deal with drug trafficking. 61 868 120 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Cyber police competition sets records: 3,300 people have applied, - Interior Minister Avakov Over 3,300 persons have submitted applications for positions in the cyber police in less than a day. 21 655 111 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
National Guard special force unit to be equipped with top-notch weaponry, - Minister Avakov Oct. 5, the Interior Ministry starts recruiting trainers for KORD police special force unit. 24 317 207 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
New police detained old police trying to plant drugs on two teenagers, - Minister Avakov On the night of Sept. 15-16, Kyiv patrol police officers detained two old police officers (known as militsiia) trying to plant drugs on two teenagers. 58 720 131 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Police workdays 
Texas rangers to train special task police unit KORD, - Interior Ministry. PHOTOS At the end of September, 10 Texas rangers will arrive in Ukraine to start selection and training of 25 officers of the Interior Ministry special forces unit "Sokil." Further on, this group will serve as special instructors within the National Guard special task police unit KORD. 53 454 264 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Ukraine's new police 
More cities to see new patrol police, - Minister Avakov. LIST By the end of the year, the new patrol police will be operating in several cities and regions of the country. 52 711 84 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Ukraine's new police 
Police detained villains trying to abduct man in Kyiv. VIDEO Police detained malefactors trying to kidnap a man in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. 109 898 138 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Police workdays 
Drunk man attacked patrol police officer in Kyiv. VIDEO Having received information of a drunken man acting violently and trying to drive his car, a patrol police crew arrived at the scene at 2 Yakubovskyi Str. Aug. 2. 195 759 790 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Police workdays 
Female driver who ran over police officer while attempting to escape detained in Kyiv. VIDEO A video showing a female traffic violator attempting to run over a police officer was uploaded on the Internet. According to video comments, the offense took place in Berezniaky district of Kyiv on July 31. 156 578 574 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Police workdays 
Avakov fires officials of district police departments Head of the Desnianskyi District of Kyiv Police Department and two majors of the Obolonskyi District of Kyiv Police Department have been dismissed after countering the new patrol police. 67 335 170 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Zguladze might head National Police, - Minister Avakov The First Deputy Minister of internal Affairs of Ukraine Eka Zguladze might take charge of the new National Police. 26 978 130 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Avakov dismisses entire staff of Donetsk region traffic police 625 officers of the Donetsk region traffic police have been dismissed for further evaluation effective July 7. 59 090 252 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine National Police recertification 
Crews of new patrol police came out onto Kyiv streets. PHOTO The 1st battalion of 500 policemen has started to perform its duties at 9.00 a.m., July 4. 121 954 266 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
New patrol police pledged allegiance to Ukrainian people. PHOTOS Patrol police pledged allegiance to Ukrainian people at Sophia Square in Kyiv. 152 098 660 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Parliament passes law on creating national police The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported bill # 2822 "On the National Police." The decision was passed by 278 MPs with 226 minimum required. 60 033 201 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
New patrol police presented in Kyiv. PHOTOS 2,000 patrol policemen have completed training, passed a number of tests including the lie detector one. The commanders made personal assessment of the personnel. 156 278 371 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
Rada took the first step towards Interior Ministry reform The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine endorsed a draft law #2561 "On the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs" in the first reading. 34 288 79 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
“Serve and Defend” - Poroshenko initiates creation of National Police The president is planning to submit a draft law on the National Police to Verkhovna Rada in the nearest time. 40 114 130 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
First practical legislative step made in reform of Interior Ministry - Avakov The MPs voted for eliminating the organized crime division (OCD), transit police, veterinary police, and other unnecessary add-ons. 77 918 162 Previously in trend: National Police recertification 
