Reform of Senegalese Gendarmerie Intelligence Services Services
Abstract
The National gendarmerie in Senegal, which is a hybrid military and law-enforcement force, is an institution inherited from colonial France. Since Senegals independence on April 4, 1960, the gendarmeries main role has been to ensure the security of Senegals people and their properties. The current security context in the country and abroadcharacterized by such complex and multiform threats as terrorism and transnational organized crimehas prompted Senegalese policy makers to increase the gendarmeries current role in fighting these types of security dangers. Nevertheless, neither the Gendarmerie nor its intelligence services are properly designed to fulfill this role effectively, due to the lack of adequate structures and too few trained personnel. The gendarmerie also lacks units specialized in intelligence analysisexcept for the documentation division. Against the background of these shortcomings, and faced with the persistent security crisis in neighboring Mali, Senegal is seeking to overhaul its intelligence services, so as to respond more effectively to such threats while also preserving the standards of democracy. Based on a review of the relevant literature and a comparison study of reforms in the French National Gendarmerie, this thesis recommends steps to ensure successful reform of the Senegalese gendarmerie intelligence services.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1059749
Entities
People
- Muhammad Bathily
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School