Preventive activities for safe traffic and protection against fraud, fires, and illegal logging 

Today (May 15, 2026), police officers from the Prevention Department of the SVR Veles conducted a preventive activity on the theme "Beware of Phone Scams," during which citizens from the older population were informed about how phone scams are carried out, and they were given advice on how to avoid becoming victims of fraud. As part of the activity, printed educational materials were distributed to the citizens. Additionally, police officers from the PS BPS Veles carried out a preventive activity titled "Don't Forget, We Are All Pedestrians, Be Responsible in Traffic," aimed at both pedestrians and drivers. The goal of the activity is to influence the increase of traffic culture by reminding about traffic rules, regulations, and obligations for careful and responsible participation in traffic, as well as cautious driving near pedestrian crossings, which are key factors for the safety of the most vulnerable category of traffic participants—pedestrians.

Pedestrians were emphasized that they should only cross the street at marked pedestrian crossings, avoiding the use of headphones and mobile phones, and to be cautious, especially in the evening hours when moving in poorly lit areas. In Shtip, police officers from the SVR Shtip conducted a preventive activity on proper parking. As part of the activities, printed educational materials were also distributed, created in collaboration with the National Council for Road Traffic Safety and the Faculty of Security in Skopje. 

In Probishtip once again, police officers from the Probishtip Police Station under the Štip Police Department carried out preventive activities to prevent fires and illegal logging. The police officers, in conversation with the citizens, emphasized the need for utmost diligence and care for the forest resources. They also informed the citizens that illegal logging and causing fires are criminal offenses that are duly sanctioned by law. The citizens were also provided with printed educational materials, created in collaboration with the Public Enterprise "National Forests."