The law enforcement centre of Hidegkút was handed over in the 2nd district of Budapest on Tuesday. The institution will provide a 24 hour Police presence and four surveillance cameras – observing the most endangered parts of the neighbourhood - are also connected to the centre.

At the ceremony Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér emphasized that the further development of order and public safety has to be based on cooperation with the local governments and the militia and has to be led by the police.

He added: in order to improve sense of security numerous laws have been altered and plenty police officers have been commanded to perform on-street duty. Minister Pintér said that the police provided the necessary personnel to the enforcement centre. People living in the neighbourhood can feel safer due to the fact that they can reach the police any time and that a security camera system observes the surrounding streets.

According to Zsolt Láng, mayor of the 2nd district, the local government has spent 65 million forints on creating the new centre which previously was a run-down building used by illegal occupants.

He said that the local government tries to improve the safety of the district every year. As an example he mentioned that more than two years ago a new ambulance centre was handed over also with the financial help of the local government. Just like in the case of the ambulance centre the endangered locations will be reached easier by the police in the suburban neighbourhood.

Mihály Varga, Minister without Portfolio also participated at the event along with József Hatala and Tamás Tóth Chiefs of Police.

(Ministry of Interior)