International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP)

The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) works with foreign governments to develop professional and transparent law enforcement institutions that protect human rights, combat corruption, and reduce the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. ICITAP provides international development assistance that supports both national security and foreign policy objectives.

Situated in the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, ICITAP works in close partnership with and receives funding for its programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

ICITAP programs are designed in partnership with the host countries, and program implementation methods include on-the-ground, pre-program assessments; program planning, management, and review; curriculum development; classroom training, seminars, and workshops; internships; equipment donations; donor coordination; and on-the-job training and mentoring provided by embedded long-term advisors.

In the News

Barbados: ICITAP Training Provides Critical Skills for Homicide Investigations

February 26, 2016

ICITAP recently completed a one-week homicide course for investigators from the Royal Barbados Police Force. U.S. Ambassador Linda S. Tagliatela spoke at the graduation ceremony. The event was highlighted on the U.S. Embassy Barbados website.
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Attorney General Lynch Testifies Before House and Senate Appropriations Committees

February 24 and 25, 2016

In testimony before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, AG Lynch stated that “Through the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT), DOJ plays a central role in policy formulation, strategic development, and implementation of global assistance programs that further U.S. national security interests. The FY 2017 funding request will provide a permanent base budget for ICITAP’s and OPDAT’s headquarters operations to allow the Department to continue and expand its important work in this arena.”
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ICITAP Contributing to the United States’ Strategic Engagement in Central America

February 11, 2016

In testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs regarding United States engagement in Central America, Assistant Secretary Brownfield stated that “With the addition of an ICITAP advisor, CAPRI [INL’s Central America Police Reform Initiative] will improve the capacity of Central American police forces to conduct forensic investigations and manage evidence to assist with prosecutions as the region transitions to an accusatory justice system.”
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