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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-01-08
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[01] Anti-crime initiative discussed
[01] Anti-crime initiative discussed
Citizen Protection Minister Mihalis Chrysohoidis on Friday outlined the
ministry's anti-crime initiatives, including the "neighborhood police
officer" measure introduced last Monday, as well as the operation of
what he described as "model police precincts" in districts with higher
crime rates.
Local problems were also discussed and proposals made aimed at tackling
crime in the meeting he chaired at the ministry held with the
participation of 47 greater Athens area mayors, including Athens Mayor
and Central Union of Municipalities and Communities (KEDKE) President
Nikitas Kaklamanis.
Chrysohoidis said afterwards that the discussion focused on the
triptych of "zero tolerance" vis-à-vis lawlessness, safe cities and neighborhoods, as well as closer cooperation between social institutions to deal effectively with the problem
Kaklamanis, who hails from main opposition New Democracy (ND) party,
said Chrysohoidis' initiative was positive as long it has follow up,
while he said he also agreed with the "ideological framework" set out
by the minister.
Deputy Health Minister Gennimata underlined that the government is
displaying the political will to tackle the crime problem.
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