The head of the National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, said that around 70% police officers have been or are being deployed to work on the contact line. He also reported a staff shortage in Kyiv and problems with the salaries of officers.
70% police officers involved in combat operations
Head of the National Police Ivan Vygovsky said that around 70% police officers are or have been deployed to work on the contact line. He gave this answer to statement Minister of the Interior Igor Klymenko.
According to Vyhivskyi, this significantly affects the police's human resources and its ability to perform tasks in the rear.
Kyiv police understaffed by 25%
Vyhivskyi also said that Kyiv is understaffed by 25%. According to him, this puts an additional burden on existing officers.
He stressed that the lack of sufficient police officers affects work efficiency law enforcement agencies in the capital.
Problems with remuneration in the police
The head of the National Police emphasised the problems with the salaries of police officers. Vyhivskyi said that a police officer now receives less than a shop assistant.
He stressed that low salaries are one of the reasons why the police are facing a staff shortage.
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