Police work appreciated

Appreciation at police work has been expressed by the Nationalist Party in a statement.

It said that safety in Malta brought peace of mind to Maltese and Gozitan citizens and the fact that this existed in Malta was thanks to the force, which was giving the country the best service possible.

Police work was difficult and entailed big personal sacrifice with many policemen placing themselves in danger to protect the people.

The PN noted that the government recognised the need for a better trained and equipped police force strengthening investment in the force in the past year.

This led to a reduction in crime with nine percent less reports being submitted in police stations and at the police general headquarters in a year.

The Drug Squad continued to register success making substantial hauls and its work was effective and was bearing results. Good results had also been obtained by the Economic Crime Unit.

The force, the PN noted, had 1,900 officers, an average of an officer per 210 people.

The party encouraged the Maltese to appreciate police work and collaborate to continue making the county a safer place where criminality was constantly fought.