18.04.2008Training of policemen for work in Roma environment
Training of policemen for effective work with Roma community took place of April 17 and 18 in Lyaskovetz. It was organized by Regional Directorate “Police” – Veliko Turnovo. More than 40 police officers all obver Veliko Turnovo District too part in the training. Respecting the human rights and engaging the informal Roma authorities and leaders were the main accents in the training.
Deyan Kolev – Chairman of Center Amalipe – had a preseentation about the specificts of the Roma groups in all municipalities in the District. He gave practical advices how to engage the informal Roma leaders and – answering numerous questions – he agreed to facilitate this process in many places. He also spoke about the prejudicies against Roma and how they could be overcomed.
