Igor Klymenko: “Security at the border with Belarus depends on a clear algorithm of interaction of all units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system”
Today, November 23, the head of the National Police of Ukraine Igor Klymenko held a coordination meeting with the heads of law enforcement agencies of the Chernihiv region and inspected the police service near the state border with Belarus.
The meeting was attended by the chief of police of the Chernihiv region Volodymyr Nidzelsky, the head of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration Vyacheslav Chaus, representatives of the State Emergency Service, the State Migration Service, the National Guard, the border service and local self-government bodies.
— We hold such meetings in all regions bordering the Republic of Belarus. First of all, we need to be sure that our border is secure and our citizens are safe. Large forces of law enforcement agencies are thrown to guard the state border at a time when several thousand migrants are in Belarus. We are considering various options for the development of events at the border and working out the appropriate scenarios,” said Igor Klymenko.
The participants of the meeting developed an algorithm of joint actions in case of aggravation of the situation at the border. Igor Klymenko stressed the importance of communication between law enforcement officers and the population in border settlements.
— In the near future, we will conduct practical training and transfer of personnel of the border service, the National Guard and the National Police. These measures are necessary to ensure law and order at the border and the safety of citizens. First of all, we need to reassure people, explain the situation to them and establish close communication,” Ihor Klymenko stressed.
The chief of police of the Chernihiv region Volodymyr Nidzelsky assured that the police are constantly in contact with the heads and elders of the border communities. Also, the head of the police of the region reported that law enforcement officers are inspecting border settlements and conducting explanatory work with local residents.
After the meeting, the head of the National Police of Ukraine inspected the service of joint patrols of police and border guards at the checkpoint “Novi Yarylovychi”.
Police communication sector of Chernihiv region
