The Association of Towns and Municipalities of Slovakia — ZMOS — says people are feeling increasingly unsafe and wants to reopen discussions about tightening the Criminal Code. At a conference on Monday, local leaders pointed to rising street crime and a shortage of police officers.
ZMOS chair Jozef Božik plans to meet Justice Minister Boris Susko (SMER-SD) to propose lowering the damage limit for theft crimes — currently set at 700 euros — and to consider a “three strikes” rule, turning repeated petty thefts into a criminal offense. Mayors warn that police understaffing and mild penalties embolden offenders, leaving citizens frustrated and reluctant to report crimes. They also fear budget cuts could reduce local police forces and end community patrol programs.
Source: TASR
