Ministry of Interior of Latvia strengthen checks on its employees to know the state language
February 2, 2010 – 10:56 amMinistry of Interior of Latvia intends to step up checks on its employees to know the state language. Particular attention law enforcement officials also plans to devote the appropriate certification of authenticity detention order, said Delfi.
According to the head office Murniece Linda (Linda Mūrniece), she received several complaints from the population, as reported ignorance of some police officers. Latvian language.
earlier reported that during the audit of one of the sections of the capital’s police department employees on the language of the State Inspectorate at the police found fake certificates of proficiency in Latvian.
Two policemen inspectors found inadequate level of knowledge of language for their positions. After the imposition of a monetary fine (from 25 to 50 lats (1500-3000 USD)) gave the police five months to bring their language skills in line with the legislation being put forward rules.
According Murniece, a man who does not understand the official language, can not consist in the police force. That person will not be able to hear the testimony, to fix them qualitatively to execute documents, lead the investigation, that is, to the extent appropriate to fulfill the duties “.
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