[3][4] The school was founded as part of a broader OSCE initiative, in order to rebuild civil capabilities and rule of law after Serb armed forces were withdrawn at the end of the Kosovo War.
Training emphasises the importance of human rights and fair policing in a democratic society.
Additional courses were offered in specialist subjects including supervision and management, as well as recertification.
Recruits include a reasonable proportion of women, Serbs, and other ethnic minorities.
General Erhard Bühler, the commander of KFOR, visited KCPSED in March 2011.