Serbia is a safe country, we are taking serious steps: Stefanovic announced the continued modernization of the police

Serbia is a safe country, serious and responsible politics of Serbian government only contributed to it, said the Minister of Internal affairs Nebojsa Stefanovic.  

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- When first indications appeared in the region, we started taking serious steps to lift the level of security in our country. We did not wait for something to happen - said Stefanovic for TV Pink and added that Ministry of Internal affairs gathers all necessary data in cooperation with partner services.

Minister said that the traffic control is increased, as well as the control of suspicious people staying on the Serbian territory, so the police is present on multiple places where citizens are gathering, like squares, shopping centers...    

- We have talked with the people organizing manifestations, with those who are securing those centers, to point out the situations which could raise alarm, and what they should focus on - pointed out the Minister.

It is important , said Stefanovic, to work on preventing those who think that they can jeopardize the safety of citizens of Serbia.

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- Our forces are ready to respond. We hope that in cooperation with these partner services we will avert all potential attackers, so no one will think about hurting our citizens in any way - said Stefanovic.

Minister of internal affairs said that the modernization of police will continue in 2017, announcing the acquisition of new vehicles and equipment for the police forces.  

Stefanovic said that thanks to the saving Ministry has made, but also the decision of Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, 40 armored vehicles have been modernized which are used by the members of gendarmerie for competing the most difficult tasks.

He added that 120 vehicles have been acquired for Police stations, adding that it is just a start of modernization.

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- Next year, we plan on entering the phase purchase of greater number of vehicles. I understand in what situations are the people driving those vehicles, the policemen working in hard conditions, but the state has found the way to provide them with uniforms on regular basis, and not to wait on them for several years - said Stefanovic.

In addition to the procurement of new vehicles, Stefanovic announced the purchase of uniforms for the complete composition of the intervention police units, border police and a part of the gendarmerie for next year.

Everything necessary is supplied to make their work more efficient, the minister added.

Stefanovic believes that the country's policy towards the security forces is good and reminds us that the salary of military and police forces has been increased by 5%. 

Everything is done in real terms, he said.

- This is a second year the salary is increasing and we can invest in modernization of police and military - said the minister.

Stefanovic expressed satisfaction the confidence of citizens in police is increasing.

(Telegraf.co.uk / Tanjug)