During the Euro, Ukrainian police Requested More 'Soft'

Ukraine's often accused of excessive police in performing their duties. To that end, the police in the country are asked to act more tolerant and soft in the upcoming European Cup title.

Ukrainian Euro 2012 host country together with Poland, predicted the arrival of some 700 thousand football fans from around the world who intend menyasikan matches in four major cities of Ukraine - Kiev, Lviv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. "We hope our police will be oriented to the service and be more tolerant to the fans. We've had several times expressed the hope that our colleagues in the Ministry of Interior," said Director of Euro 2012 in Ukraine, Markian Lubkivsky, in Reuters. The request was not without reason.

In addition to its image of the Ukrainian police are not good, he thought the matches were held in the country memiliko a small risk of security breaches. "We have not received any indication from the police or from the security guards made us have to worry about safety in the stadiums or in Ukraine," said Lubkivsky. So far, human rights organizations often accused the Ukrainian police often use excessive action in the face of the suspect. Amnesty International has also called on Ukraine to adopt rules that could put the brakes on the potential for violence from the police during Euro title. "If the situation remains like this, fans attending Euro 2012 was brought threats of violence from the police," said Amnesty International in Ukraine, Tucker Max, this month.

Group of supporters in Ukraine also has a warning to its foreign supporters and accused the police of the country have been using electric shock weapons against the fans in the league in Donetsk party this month. "They (police) already using the new features in addition to illegal punishments, fines, penalties, and police violence. This new feature is an electric shock torture," the group wrote on its website. "Supporters of Ukraine has been treated like that and Euro 2012 visitors in the next queue. So dear guests, forget your principles right, this is not Europe, is Euro 2012," they continued. In Euro 2012, Ukraine plans to deploy about 23 thousand policemen who now also provide security and protection, without using violence. "With the faithful we will provide all assistance to our residents and foreigners. We understand that Ukraine's image also depends on us," said police spokesman Volodymyr Polishchyuk.