Police of Brest region defends elderly people

Police of Brest region conducts the day of prophylactic of crimes against elderly people today, informs BelaPAN. The policemen pay most attention to work with  pensioners, especially those who live alone. The policemen explain how to behave to ensure personal safety and safety of property. The police also reveals people, mostly in rural areas, who commit distributive trade, fortunetelling, vagrancy, and check them in order to make sure they haven't committed any violations of the law. In addition to the above, a series of measures have been conducted in the region, aimed at preventing of illegal trade of alcohol. It is connected with the fact that people who attack pensioners are often under the influence of alcohol.

706 crimes have been committed against elderly people for 7 months of the year 2010 in Brest region.