The Minister of Internal Affairs, Panche Toskoski, today visited the Intervention Police Unit at the Skopje Police Department, located in the Police Center in Gjorce Petrov, where a renovated facility was put into use after being out of operation for an extended period due to fire damage.
Approximately 8 million denars were invested in the renovation of the facility, which has a total area of 488 square meters. The construction work restored the damaged parts, the roof, the facade, the installations, and the interior spaces, ensuring significantly better spatial and working conditions for the unit's members.
During the visit, the minister also met with members of the uniformed police who are undergoing specialized training in "Tactics and Techniques for Managing Public Order and Peace Disruptions of Greater Magnitude," and he attended a presentation of the public order and peace equipment intended for special police units, the procurement of which is currently underway.
Toskoski emphasized that the Ministry of Internal Affairs continuously invests in improving working conditions, modernizing equipment, and professional development of police officers, as these investments contribute to greater operational readiness, more efficient police action, and a higher level of safety for citizens.
In this regard, the minister pointed out the results in the fight against crime, highlighting that Macedonia has recorded the lowest crime rate in the last 20 years, while the overall effectiveness in solving criminal offenses and identifying perpetrators stands at 70.3 percent.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs will continue to invest in police infrastructure, modern equipment, and staff training in the upcoming period, aiming to create a professional, modern, and efficient police force that will ensure greater security and safety for all citizens.
