Ministry of Internal Affairs: from May 15, police officers began to serve in places of mass recreation

May 23, MINSK . On May 15, police officers began to serve in places of public recreation, Deputy HEAD of the Main Directorate for Law Enforcement and Prevention of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Sergei Mironchik told BelTA journalists.

"In the internal affairs bodies, the necessary calculations have been made among the personnel, as well as special equipment and technical means involved in ensuring the protection of public order in places of recreation for citizens. Including the work has been adjustedrailway transport escort orders, taking into account the increase in the intensity of passenger traffic, as well as road patrol service orders. Since May 15, police officers have already begun to serve in places of mass recreation, - said Sergei Mironchik. - I would like to note that in places of mass recreation of our citizens, police officers will serve not only in uniforms, but also in civilian uniforms using electric, motorcycle, bicycle transport. Unmanned aerial vehicles - quadrocopters, as well as camera traps and video surveillance systems, which allow recording administrative offenses, will be actively used.

Swimming is not allowed in all water bodies. “Violation of these requirements entails a fine of 1 to 3 basic units. In places where swimming is prohibited, as a rule, there are signs prohibiting swimming,” the deputy head noted. “Citizens are most at risk when swimming in a stateALCOHOL intoxication . We remind you that the recreation area and beaches are places where drinking alcoholic, low-alcohol drinks, including beer, is prohibited. For which administrative responsibility is also provided.

Sergei Mironchik also recalled the need to comply with elementary rules for the safety of personal property in recreation areas. “I pay special attention to the safety of children. Parents should control their children, not leave them unattended on water bodies, constantly remind them of the rules of behavior on the water, the dangers of games, diving, especially in prohibited places,” he added. affairs are ready to ensure public safety in places of mass recreation of citizens, including in HEALTH camps.