The professional police association "Dr. Rudolph Archibald Rice" announced that it was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, the topic of which was the initiative to change the rulebook that regulates the external appearance of police officers, especially ban tattoos and beards.
The meeting at the MUP headquarters was attended by the Minister of Internal Affairs Ivica Dacic, secretary of the Ministry of Interior, representative of the trade union "Sloga", commissioner for the protection of equality and representatives of the Association.
The goal of the initiative launched by the police professional association in 2022 through an appeal to the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and an initiative before the Constitutional Court is the abolition of outdated and discriminatory norms, which are not in accordance with modern social and professional values.
We welcome the statement of Dacic, who emphasized his willingness to finally amend this rulebook and bring it into line with the times we live in. His constructive approach and openness to reforms are a clear signal that things in the MUP, after years of stagnation, are moving in a positive direction, according to the announcement.
At the meeting, the formation of a working group was announced, which will prepare a new proposal for the rulebook, which the minister will adopt as soon as possible.
Source: Phonet