DynCorp International Selected to Continue Police Training in Afghanistan
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State has awarded DynCorp International (NYSE:DCP) a new task order for the Afghanistan Civilian Advisor Support (ACAS) program under the International Civilian Police (CIVPOL) contract.
The new task order has a value of $317.4 million over a performance period of 18 months. DynCorp International has provided and supported civilian police advisors in Afghanistan under the CIVPOL program since 2003, and is also working under the CIVPOL contract to strengthen law enforcement institutions and activities in Haiti, Sudan, Liberia, and Afghanistan, and for the Palestinian Authority.
Under the task order, DynCorp International will provide at least 580 civilian police advisors to advise, train, and mentor the Afghanistan National Police and the Ministry of Interior. These police advisors will assist the U.S. State Department and the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan to meet the U.S. goals of increasing Afghanistan's overall capability to provide police presence, improve public security, and support the rule of law. DynCorp International will also provide support services for the civilian police advisors, including life and mission support, security services, and IT and communication services.
"This is more than a contract for us," said DynCorp International CEO William L. Ballhaus. "It's an opportunity to contribute to peace, stability, and democracy in the world, something very few companies get the chance to do. It's an honor to support our government's efforts to improve people's lives, for us as a company and for every person who serves on the CIVPOL program."
About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a provider of specialized mission-critical services to civilian and military government agencies worldwide, and operates major programs in law enforcement training and support, security services, base operations, aviation services, contingency operations, and logistics support. DynCorp International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more information, visit www.dyn-intl.com.
SOURCE: DynCorp International
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