Holidays in Kazakhstan - Police Day

July 23 is a professional holiday for the Kazakh police, which arose on the basis of a 1992 law Then the Supreme Council of the republic, which had recently become independent, legitimized the position of the internal affairs bodies, their functionality, and the tasks they performed Leadership is carried out by the Government of the country in the person of the President The first president N Nazarbayev in 2007 decided to approve June 23 as Police Day and this was recorded in a special decree On the occasion of the Police Day of the young republic of Kazakhstan, an exhibition of weapons and special equipment is being held, including patrol cars, armored vehicles, and new weapons The material and technical base of various departments is constantly being strengthened and financed with millions of tenge Recreation is organized for department employees in new sports and recreation complexes But not all Kazakhstanis trust the professional police: the volume of private security and investigation services is increasing every year After all, with the development of the economy of Kazakhstan, the number of crimes increases They are being fought quite successfully, and the police are resisting them Over the past few years, reforms have been carried out to ensure that the people are confident in their protection Special innovative projects are being developed - electronic cards, registration of applications International experience is being adopted - placing video cameras on the streets of populated areas Important work is underway with the involvement of experts, scientists, and representatives of public organizations to change the attitude of citizens towards law enforcement officers: to see them as a guarantor of ensuring a calm, protected life High professionalism, impeccable behavior - these are the qualities a police officer should have, according to the president himself The main priorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in recent years are attentive attitude, respect for citizens and the fight against corruption On June 23, people remember the valiant deeds and dedication of professionals in their field Police heroes are not uncommon for the Kazakh police, but it is unfortunate that some are awarded the highest signs of valor (military order "Aibyn") and glory ("Dank") posthumously The official ceremonial part of each Kazakhstan Police Day necessarily begins at the memorial of fallen officers with a flower-laying ceremony The President, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other high officials congratulate the police officers and members of their families Early promotion in rank, awarding with medals, certificates, and incentives are the best gifts for this event Graduates of specialized educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (3 academies, 2 institutes, preparatory, qualification centers of the republic) are awarded lieutenant shoulder straps Patriotic meetings are held with the younger generation, introducing them to the lessons of courage and a profession so needed by the country