This Mission was established in 15 December 1995 for a period of one year
from the transfer of authority from the United Nations Protection Force
(UNPF) to the Implementation Force (IFOR). The main tasks of the United
Nations civilian police force include: monitoring, observing and inspecting
law enforcement activities; training and advising law enforcement personnel;
facilitating, within the International Police Task Force mission of assistance,
the parties’ law enforcement activities; and ensuring the existence of
conditions for free and fair elections. Awarded for 90 days consecutive service
between 21 December 1995 to 31 December 2002. The Canadian contribution
ended in February 2000.