A commitment by order of the Prime Minister is the reorganization of the Greek Police, emphasized the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, speaking to ERTnews.

“Very soon there will be a result of the criminal investigation regarding the issue of the police station of Aghii Anargyri and also regarding the defendants in the ranks of EL.AS. which amount to 97 out of 60,000”, he emphasized and added “Procedures are underway so that some can be repatriated”.

Referring to the delinquency of minors and domestic violence, he emphasized that “just last night, 110 incidents were identified and 63 arrests were made. It is a social issue and people trust the police.

“Violence between minors has always existed. We in the small societies had a dividing point, a point of hatred. From football to our origins. Now it has two distinct features: The children are organized into gangs and the violence is very intense,” said Michalis Chrysochoidis, pointing out that in a few days, a new five-digit number will be put into operation with specially trained operators at the Juvenile Sub-Directorate of Attica who will receive messages throughout the day. 24 hours, for automatic intervention.

“The law of silence has been broken and closed mouths are opening. In the last two months, there were 500 arrests of minors as well as parents, the Minister of Citizen Protection emphasized, pointing out that the issue of criminal treatment of minors is very sensitive.

In addition to the new five-digit number, Mr. Chrysochoidis also cited the following measures:

  • In every square there is a “soft” police presence, as a precaution, mainly unarmed female police officers but also men in civilian clothes.
  • Underage children who systematically commit minor robberies and thefts are recorded.
  • At any time, either a parent or child appeal, or testimony with the new five-digit number will be dealt with.
  • The frame is completed by a panic button corresponding to domestic violence.

“I guess you see more police on the street. We want a restart in EL AS. and it is a huge challenge for me and the prime minister who gave the order to regenerate the Greek police with the aim of security and protection of the weak”, stressed Mr. Chrysochoidis.

“From Friday, when the safe houses will also exist, we will be even more efficient”

Regarding the crime in Agios Anargyros, the minister emphasized that a series of mistakes have occurred in this incident which the investigation has identified and where responsibilities will be assigned. “We have made a code of conduct that a police officer should know to deal with such issues. There must be continuous training. It must be understood that now when a woman calls or comes to the department, she is next to us. We are keeping her there for her safety. We will announce safe houses all over Greece to accommodate people facing a security problem”, said Michalis Chrysochoidis.

“My motivation is even greater to build the police in such a way that such an incident does not happen again”, emphasized Michalis Chrysochoidis regarding the crime in Agios Anargyros
In the last 2 months we have had 500 arrests of minors and parents. The issue of the management of minors must also be looked at by the parents, the minister stressed
M. Chrysochoidis: New 5-digit number for juvenile delinquency – “Safe houses” throughout Greece
A commitment by order of the Prime Minister is the reorganization of the Police, emphasized the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, speaking to ERTnews. Very soon there will be a result of the criminal investigation regarding the issue of the police department of Aghii Anargyri and also regarding the defendants in the ranks of EL.AS. which amount to 97 out of 60,000, he emphasized. “Procedures are underway for some to be released, the minister said, while he referred extensively to the issues of juvenile delinquency and domestic violence.