Difficulties of Working with the Afghan Police

There are difficulties in working with the Afghan National Police (ANP).  Many are illiterate and corrupt.  Some are untrained and ill-equipped.  Very few meet the standards of a western-style police force.  Yet our troops are expected to train them, patrol with them, and get them to do their job.  A difficult task at best.  The link below takes you to a new report that shows just how frustrating this job can be.  See "The Afghan Diaries: How to Get the Police to Respond", Time.com, January 13, 2011.