Putin congratulated the leadership and personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the Day of the employee of internal organs internal organs, which is celebrated on November 10. His appeal is quoted by Izvestia.
According to the head of state, on this day the country pays tribute and gratitude to people who stand guard over law and order, who have chosen a risky job that involves heavy workloads. Ministry of Internal Affairs officers wage a merciless fight against corruption, violence and arbitrariness, participate in solving the most important national tasks and stand guard over statehood.
Putin addressed separate words of gratitude to the veterans of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for their courage, loyalty to duty and high professionalism. He emphasized that these people helped people in trouble and strengthened their faith in the power of law and the triumph of justice.
The President thanked the leadership and personnel of the department for their efficient and competent work, including ensuring order during the elections and the implementation of tasks related to the epidemiological measures against the coronavirus. He added that citizens have special, increased requirements for the work of the internal affairs bodies.
“And it depends on your attitude to the service, on the professional and personal qualities of each of you, how much these expectations are justified. It is necessary to further improve the efficiency of work and improve approaches to the fight against crime. I am convinced that while solving these and other large-scale tasks, you will keep alignment with the best employees of the internal affairs bodies. And these, I repeat, are real professionals, courageous and principled, firmly believing in the force of law and respecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, ”Putin said.
He emphasized the need to combat offenses in the field of information technology, counter extremism and prevention of delinquency, especially among young people and minors. The President concluded that the state will continue to do everything necessary to strengthen the legal and social guarantees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs employees, to increase the prestige of their service.
Earlier, during a trip to Sevastopol on National Unity Day, Putin assured that the territory of Crimea and Sevastopol will remain with Russia forever, as it was the choice of the people.