The video from two days ago, in which a policeman is seen begging the driver to move the vehicle and clear the traffic lane, and in return being showered with the most derogatory insults and false accusations from the same car, best reflects the atmosphere in which the officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) work and the atmosphere in which they welcome their holiday, the Independent Police Union announced.
"The independent union of the police of Montenegro, with great respect and undisguised admiration, congratulates all members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on October 2nd Internal Affairs Day. The sacrifice that our colleagues make is truly immeasurable but, unfortunately, also invisible to many segments that we protect, whom we serve and for which we are ready to give our lives. Unfortunately, that same society pays us back by keeping us and our families on the edge. Neglected and almost forgotten," the statement said.
They said that old problems are not being solved, new ones are constantly appearing, and there is no solution in sight.
"Uniforms, equipment, wages, lack of manpower are just some of the pressing problems that make our work difficult. The state must urgently start thinking about how, to begin with, to repair and then improve the security system. We understand all the needs of others, but we believe that security the essence of every society and every community. Respect for every profession, but if society is not safe, then neither a teacher nor a doctor, nor a merchant, nobody in this society will be able to do their job normally and in peace", said the union organization.
They point out that attacks on police officers are becoming more frequent.
"Individuals give themselves the right to insult, disparage and even physically attack police officers. Most often with a minimum and very often without punishment. The state must resolutely stand on our side and the authorities must show with harsher punishments that violence does not pay off. On the other hand , those who file false reports against police officers with the intention of personal revenge and discredit must also bear responsibility. We are not aware of such a case so far," it added.
They report that they are witnessing the lack of a large number of officers, and they fear that this number will increase.
"Because, how can you motivate a young man to come to this service and work without a uniform, for a low salary, for 70-80 overtime hours every month, without having any protection against belittling, bullying or false reporting? Young, recently an employed colleague, in order to be able to work, borrowed parts of the uniform from three male colleagues because her service did not provide it young people," the announcement reads.
"The independent police union of Montenegro once again draws the attention of all authorities in our country that the situation is extremely alarming and that serious steps must be taken urgently. Time is not our ally because all this should have been done many years ago, but it is better to start today than tomorrow," it concludes.
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