Norway police will soon patrol: “They must be able to face crime”

Armedly armed will be able to patrol the Norwegian police officers, who have been generally unarmed to this day in the performance of their daily duties, under a change in the legislation adopted on Thursday. The Norwegian MPs adopted a widely majority proposal by the minority government government that allows police to generally bring weapons. The police management is called upon to decide on the terms and range of this armament, depending on the areas, the periods and the missions. The date has not yet been set for the entry into force of the measure, however, the Ministry of Justice, responsible for internal security, said the aim is to enter into force during 2026. “Everyone in Norway must feel safe. Police must be able to deal with crime, which is in constant development, ”explained Minister Aas AAS-Hansen in May, during the presentation of the proposed changes in the law. Although the percentage of crime remains low in Norway in relation to […]
Source: News Beast

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