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Fitiris instructions for a visible presence of the Police in streets and neighborhoods

Fitiris instructions for a visible presence of the Police in streets and neighborhoods

The Minister of Justice gave clear and unambiguous instructions to the Police, for a continuous and visible presence of its members in streets and neighborhoods.

Konstantinos Fitiris was speaking after his visit to the Police Departments of Famagusta and Larnaca.

According to a statement, Mr. Fitiris also gave instructions for increased patrols, targeted controls and reinforcement of preventive policing, especially in high-risk areas.

He said that the operational action of the Police must focus on prevention and early intervention, with the aim of preventing criminal actions.

The goal, the Minister of Justice emphasized, is for the citizen to feel safe in his daily life and to know that the state does not back down against crime.

Source: Radio RIK/KYPE

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