The results of the department's work in 2024 were summed up at the Collegium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The series of summing up the results of the work of ministries and departments for the past year was opened by the Collegium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Chairman of the Supreme Council Alexander Korshunov, the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament, the Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, Protection of Citizens' Rights and Freedoms Galina Antyufeeva and her deputy Gregory Dyachenko took part in its work. The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Vitaly Neagu made a report on the work of the operational and service activities of the bodies, divisions and institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Speaking about the crime situation in the republic, Vitaly Neagu noted that the number of crimes committed last year remained at the level of 2023. There were recorded2708 crimes in the republic in 2024 (in 2023 - 2709 crimes). There is an increase in the number of serious and especially serious crimes. There were 16 murders last year, which is 33% more than in 2023. The number of rapes increased by 66%: in 2024 - 10, in 2023 - 6. At the same time, the number of armed robberies (by 11%), robberies (by 3.5%), thefts (by 11%), car thefts (by almost 27%) decreased. Particular attention is paid to the fight against illegal trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances. The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic noted that 358 criminal acts were documented last year. This is almost 45% more than the year before.

Vitaly Neagu noted that the number of socially dangerous acts committed by the unemployed, minors, previously convicted citizens and persons in a state of alcoholic intoxication decreased and, on the contrary, the number of recorded crimes committed in a state of drug intoxication, by women and foreign citizens increased in the reporting period. 

The fight against telephone scammers remains a pressing issue. 35 cases were registered with a total damage to victims of more than three million rubles last year. 25 were solved. 20 couriers were detained, five were put on the wanted list. 

The speaker focused on the activities of the public safety militia. Employees solved 924 crimes. 356 people on the wanted list were detained. 97305 administrative protocols were drawn up. Of these, 2709 were for petty hooliganism, 8109 were for violating anti-alcohol legislation, and 321 were for illegal drug trafficking.

There were identified 311 cases regarding economic crimes. The total damage was over 57 million rubles. Almost 20 million were compensated, over 17 million of which were for tax crimes. 

A lot of work was carried out during the reporting period by the Emergency Situations Department. Rescuers and firefighters went to help citizens 4448 thousand times. 26 people were saved: 11 on the water, 15 in fires. There were some tragedies: 23 people died in fires, seven people drowned in 2024. In total, 282 fires occurred last year. Material damage – 5.8 million rubles. Valuables worth a total of 51.5 million rubles were saved. Vitaly Neagu reported on fire-fighting tactical exercises and training held in 2024. There were 182 of them.

As part of the state program for the re-equipment of official vehicles, 5 fire trucks and 1 rapid response vehicle were purchased in 2024. Repairs to administrative buildings in the cities and districts of the republic continue.

The sphere of ​​road safety has not been left without attention. 129 accidents with casualties were recorded in 2024: 103 in populated areas, 26 outside them. 15 participants in the accidents died, 130 were injured. A third of the accidents were with pedestrians (43 facts). 4 people died and 39 were injured.

The traffic militia officers identified 74633 administrative violations in total. 813 drivers were detained for driving while intoxicated, in 54 cases – under the influence of drugs.

They focused on the changes made last year to the legislation in the field of road safety and informed about the measures taken to reduce accidents. 432 orders were issued to eliminate deficiencies in the maintenance of the street and road network in the reporting period. 328 were executed.

Law enforcement officers actively participate in events within the framework of the state of emergency economic regime introduced in the country. The Anti-Crisis Republican Information Center has been created on the basis of the Ministry of Internal Affairs since December 25, 2024. The Department's staff helps vulnerable groups of the population saw and chop firewood.

Vitaly Neagu recalled that based on the results of last year, a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the PMR was awarded the title of "Person of the Year" in the nomination "Labor Valor". Speaking about staffing, the minister said that the staffing of units has not yet reached 68% (the figure is 1.5% lower than a year earlier). The largest personnel shortage is in the Criminal Investigation Department: the staff is 55.7%. The Tiraspol Law Institute is engaged in the training of young specialists. 52 officers graduated, 51 people were enrolled in the university last year. Eight cadets became holders of the presidential scholarship in 2024. A new specialty appeared at Tiraspol Law Institute – "forensic examination". Work is actively underway on advanced training programs. The Republican Cadet Corps, subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is also functioning. 31 people received a certificate from the Republican Cadet Corps last year. 23 girls and 29 boys joined the ranks of the cadets. Currently, 176 cadets are studying. 507 cadets have graduated the educational institution over 22 years.

Vitaly Neagu spoke about the sporting achievements of law enforcement officers and the functioning of the Dynamo Center and its divisions, informed about the organization of interaction with citizens and interdepartmental contacts, and focused on the topic of housing for employees. A new residential complex of 11 three-story buildings was commissioned in Tiraspol, Mira Street last year, under the presidential program of affordable housing for public sector employees. Fifty militia officers are among the owners of 132 apartments. This is already the 12th housing project in which the Ministry of Internal Affairs is participating. Plans call for the commissioning of a 32-apartment residential building for the families of militia officers, the head of the department said. He spoke about creating conditions for service, recalling the commissioning of the building of the Bendery traffic militia department and Driver Licensing Office, as well as the renovation of the infrastructure of the militia departments in Bendery and Tiraspol.

Following the report of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor of the PMR Anatoly Guretsky, the Deputy of the Supreme Council Gregory Dyachenko and the First President Igor Smirnov made comments. The head of the control and supervisory body drew attention to a number of problems in the work of the departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Legislation, Protection of Rights and Freedoms of Citizens Gregory Dyachenko noted the need for road safety prevention. The First President of the PMR Igor Smirnov spoke about the importance of training and working with personnel.

The work of the PMR Ministry of Internal Affairs in 2024 was also assessed by the PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky. Speaking about the effectiveness of the units, the President noted the reduction in the number of accidents on the water and tragedies related to fires. This was achieved through preventive work. Vadim Krasnoselsky considers it important to continue its implementation in all areas. 

The President noted the need to increase responsibility for violation of traffic rules. According to the head of state, it is important to identify cases of repetition, relapse, maliciousness of offenses and respond accordingly.

Vadim Krasnoselsky emphasized in conclusion the wide range of tasks performed by the personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He noted that ensuring law and order has recently become a more comprehensive concept. The President expressed gratitude to the employees of all militia units for their service. He noted that traditionally the work of any department is recognized as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. 

The President considered the service activities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the PMR for 2024 to deserve a "good" rating.