Pula Crime Prevention Council addresses vandalism and infectious waste

The Pula Crime Prevention Council held a session at the Communal Palace to discuss local security challenges and crime prevention. Key topics included vandalism near educational institutions and the increasing presence of infectious waste, such as needles and syringes, in the vicinity of schools and kindergartens.

Representatives, including Mayor Peđa Grbin, discussed the Safer Night Environments project and plans for the upcoming year. To address these safety concerns, authorities agreed to increase patrols by police officers and communal wardens at high-risk locations.

Branka Sironić, principal of Monte Zaro Elementary School, highlighted the security challenges facing schools since the start of the academic year and called for faster institutional responses. The council also noted ongoing cooperation with the utility company Pula Herculanea to improve the disposal of infectious waste in public areas.