SARAJEVO, Bosnia (February 12,2008) – The EU Police Mission in Bosnia (EUPM) expressed its concern with the number of juvenile delinquency crimes that happened in Sarajevo over the last several days.
“EUPM wishes to highlight police efficiency in identifying and arresting the alleged perpetrators of these crime acts,” said Brigadier General Vincenzo Coppola, Head of the EU Police Mission in Bosnia. He welcomed increased police patrolling as an immediate preventive measure, bearing in mind overall public security.
“However, intensified police patrolling is only an interim measure,” he added.
“A comprehensive strategy to suppress juvenile delinquency will provide for a long-term solution. Therefore, we encourage the Cantonal Government and other relevant institutions to avoid confrontation amongst themselves and to find a common, constructive approach to further engage in developing an action plan that would focus on the various aspects of juvenile delinquency both in a preventive and a corrective way,” Coppola said.
EUPM notes the positive public attitude towards recent repressive measures by police and calls upon all Bosnian citizens to recognise their responsibility and give their contribution to police in maintaining and strengthening public security.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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