Issues concerning the Police Corps were discussed this morning during a meeting at the Ministry of Justice between the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Mrs. Stelios Papatheodorou with delegations of the Cyprus Police Association (CPA) and PASYDY.
In statements after the meeting, the Minister of Justice described the discussion with the statutory body of the Police Corps with which she is consulting as substantial. He noted that many issues concerning the Police Corps were highlighted, which have been put on track for resolution. He stressed that there should not only be demands from the Police, but also the necessary facilities should be provided for the implementation of its work.
Police Chief Stelios Papatheodorou described the meeting as constructive and noted that the police officers know that the Police leadership is on their side on issues related to staffing, equipment and upgrading of facilities. He also noted that they are in the process of recruiting 715 police officers.
PASYDY General Secretary Stratis Matthaiou noted that several suggestions were made on issues concerning the Police Corps and that there was understanding on the part of the Ministry of Justice.
The President of SAK Mr. Kyriakos Charalambous also described the meeting as constructive and said that SAK submitted suggestions in relation to the measures announced by the Council of Ministers to tackle violence in stadiums. He also said SAC raised the issue of complaints against police officers.
All parties agreed to the institutionalisation of meetings every six weeks so that there could be an assessment of the progress of implementation of decisions as well as rolling out new issues that may arise.
(BG/EXP)
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