Yegor Golubov has been appointed the new head of the Kyiv Patrol Police
This was announced by the press office of the Kyiv Patrol Police.
Police Major Yegor Golubov has been appointed the new head of the Kyiv Patrol Police Department. He has already been introduced to the staff of the capital’s unit.
Golubov began his service with the patrol police in 2016 in the Donetsk region. Over the course of ten years, he rose through the ranks from a rank-and-file patrol officer to a battalion commander.
What is Yegor Golubov’s background?
In recent years, Golubov has commanded patrol police battalions in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
The patrol police noted that during his service he was responsible for maintaining public order and ensuring public safety in high-risk situations.
“It is precisely this experience that has once again confirmed that an effective police force is, above all, about responsibility, discipline, a readiness to act in the most challenging circumstances, and being there for people when they need help the most,” the department stated.
Who previously headed the capital’s patrol police
The previous head of the Kyiv Patrol Police Department was Yaroslav Kurbakov.
What is known about the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district
During the attack, an armed man opened fire on people and took hostages inside a supermarket. During a special operation, law enforcement officers neutralised the attacker.
Seven people were killed in the shooting, and a further seven were injured.
The behaviour of two law enforcement officers who left the scene during the attack also caused a public outcry. Following this, internal investigations were launched within the patrol police force.
What personnel changes took place following the attack
Following the tragedy, Yevhen Zhukov, head of Ukraine’s Patrol Police Department, announced his resignation.
On 21 April, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko appointed an acting head of the patrol police, and the Kyiv unit has now been given a new permanent chief.
What will change following the appointment
Following the terrorist attack in Kyiv, the National Police announced the creation of special response units in regional centres to deal with shootings and hostage-taking incidents.
Furthermore, according to an online survey, 53 per cent of Ukrainians felt less safe following the events in April.
ThePublic has analysed how the patrol police have developed and why the reform, which began with a high level of public trust, has found itself at the centre of the most high-profile scandal in its entire history.
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