Security Sector Reform

Transforming the Security Sector and fostering respect for human rights are critical to the long-term success of peace agreements, and a key intervention to promote sustainable peace and development. Security Sector Reform is an involved process representing a long term investment and commitment to helping a post conflict or developing country. SSR programmes take time and involve more than just small changes to police doctrine or practice. SSR is a process rather than an event.

What Does Edinburgh International Do?

Edinburgh International offers a unique Security Sector Reform toolset, to assist international and national programmes in their “rule of law” efforts worldwide.

Edinburgh International’s cadre of multi-national, highly trained former Police and Prison Officers have a vast range of in-depth professional experience gained from operating in both post conflict and developing countries.

Our mentors and trainers characteristically adopt a “diagnostic approach”. Our policing or prison experts will analyse the situation, identify issues and investigate the causes. They will then work with the authorities to identify and implement working practices that resolve the issues using a collaborative, capacity building approach.

This diagnostic approach is preferable not only for police reform but also for reform of the judiciary, prisons, public administration or any institution charged with upholding human rights.

At Edinburgh International, we have an ongoing commitment to the professional development of our staff which in turn reflects on the service we provide to our clients. Our training and mentoring staff are regularly supported and validated by the ‘Oxford School of Mentoring and Coaching’, part of Oxford Brookes University.

Mission Statement

‘Edinburgh International will be recognised as the leading provider of services in the Security Sector Reform field, helping create good governance and democratic civil control through supportive management, collaborative working, and a value for money approach.’

Ethos

Our organisation will endeavour to achieve excellence and value in all our efforts, this coupled with our commitment to provide the highest levels of service not only to clients but staff alike.

We believe that respecting and valuing individuals leads to a more dynamic company in the market place. The organisation values geographical and cultural diversity in its workforce.

Sector Specialisms

• Institutional Change
• Mentoring
• Community Policing
• Human Rights
• Public Order
• Criminal Intelligence
• Professional Standards
• Forensic Science