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Croatian police leadership controversy

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The Croatian Police Union (SPH) has called for the dismissal of Police Director General Nikola Milina and an expedited investigation into the ‘Nakaza affair’. The controversy stems from an incident during the 2024 wildfires in the Šibenik-Knin jurisdiction, where a female officer was reportedly subjected to verbal and physical attacks while performing her duties. The union alleges systemic failures in leadership, claiming the officer did not receive adequate support after filing official reports. During court testimony, the officer alleged that Joško Periša, head of traffic police in Šibenik, attempted to dissuade her from filing a criminal complaint, suggesting there would be ‘nothing from it’ due to the involvement of a former official’s family. In response to these events, the union is demanding an independent investigation into the pressures placed on the officer and is advocating for increased protection and respect for police officers to prevent vulnerability to influential individuals. The SPH has recently reiterated its demand for a faster investigation into the attack, emphasizing that officers must be better protected from verbal and physical assaults, including vehicle attacks and intimidation, to ensure they can perform their duties without being influenced by powerful interests.

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