NEWSTraining the Afghan policeAn Afghan National Police recruit stands outside his sleeping quarters at the National Police Academy on Oct. 18 in Kabul. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his forces are ready to take full responsibility for security if the American-led international coalition speeds up the handover.Anja Niedringhaus, APPolice recruits march in formation at the National Police Academy in Kabul. The readiness of the force is crucial to U.S. and NATO plans to withdraw by the end of 2014. But international observers believe the mostly illiterate police force will disintegrate into factional militias more loyal to local warlords than to the state.Anja Niedringhaus, APMen line up to join the Afghan National Police force outside the registration center in Kabul. Up to 10 police officers are killed daily in Afghanistan. In one 10-month period, 1,417 police were killed.Anja Niedringhaus, APMen apply to join the national police force.Anja Niedringhaus, APAn Afghan policeman drives a recruit from the registration center to his new outpost.Anja Niedringhaus, APAfghan National Police Academy Director Maula Dad Pazoish tries out a table game in a recreation room at the police academy.Anja Niedringhaus, APPolice officers line up for breakfast after morning prayers.Anja Niedringhaus, APPolice officers enter the cafeteria.Anja Niedringhaus, APRecruits navigate an obstacle course.Anja Niedringhaus, APAfghan National Police instructor Ghulam Hazrat, left, makes a point during training.Anja Niedringhaus, APPolice recruits study notes on how to use a Kalashnikov rifle.Anja Niedringhaus, APAn Afghan police instructor shows a student how to handle a weapon.Anja Niedringhaus, APPolice recruit Azim Aga, right, smiles during a break.Anja Niedringhaus, APA police instructor passes wall art at the police academy.Anja Niedringhaus, APFeatured Weekly Ad