Today (October 7, 2026) in Veles, police officers from the Prevention Department of the Veles Police Department conducted a preventive activity titled "Say No to Drugs." The aim of the activity was to raise awareness, especially among the youth, about the harmful consequences of addiction-related diseases, as well as the methods and strategies that should be employed in addressing these types of deviant behaviors. In celebration of Children's Week, students from the "Pere Toshev" Primary School in Rosoman had the opportunity today at the Kavardarci Police Station to learn about the profession of a police officer and its significance for the safety of citizens. They were also presented with some of the technical equipment, tools, and vehicles that police officers use in the execution of their duties.
In the Veles area, a preventive activity for protection against theft and fraud was conducted, aimed at informing citizens about ways to enhance their personal and property security, as well as a traffic preventive activity themed "Park Responsibly, Park Safely," during which drivers were emphasized that proper parking of vehicles is crucial for individual and public safety in traffic.
At the "Slavko Lumbarco" Primary School in the municipality of Novaci, police officers from the Prevention Department of the Bitola Police Department explained to the children how to navigate traffic safely, ensuring they can get from school to home and back. Preventive activities for safe traffic were also carried out in Kochani, Delcevo, and Stip, focusing on the consequences that may arise from driving under the influence of alcohol or using a mobile phone while driving. The necessity for vehicles to be technically sound and regularly serviced was also emphasized.
In Vinica, police officers from the Vinica Police Station conducted a preventive activity aimed at preventing domestic violence. During this initiative, citizens were informed about protective measures available in cases of domestic violence, as well as how to recognize psychological abuse and what actions they can take if they find themselves witnessing any form of violence. They encouraged individuals to report such incidents to the police station or to call 112.
