New police hotline: Everyone has chance to make complaints against police

Yesterday the Police Head Office began operating a new, free of charge hotline. Anyone who is dissatisfied with how police officers fulfill their duties can call and present complaints at 1-800-142-555. The telephone number is dedicated especially to those who find it difficult to inform police about crimes already committed. The hotline is also useful for those threatened after making testimonies and for internal evaluations of each police officer. The Police Head Office emphasizes that the new telephone line should be perceived as only part of a bigger program for helping victims of crimes. (Zycie, page 7) A.D.