Tove Skarstein said that the aim was to prepare police commanders for handling an abrupt outbreak of an ethnic conflict or acts of provocation, as well as to communicate a positive image of Roma people finding employment in law enforcement.

The project highlights how hate crimes undermine democracy while seeking to strengthen tolerance in the society, she said. It also includes promoting the drafting of relevant police protocols, she added.

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