The international review-competition for the best traffic police inspector opens today in Polotsk

June 24, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. An international competition for professional skills among traffic police officers opens today in Polotsk, the traffic police department of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee's Internal Affairs Directorate informed a BELTA correspondent. Teams from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Lithuania, as well as all regions of Belarus are participating in the competition. For three days, 36 participants will compete for the title of the best in various contests. The rivals will have to complete tasks on high-speed maneuvering in cars and motorcycles, special, medical and firearms training, demonstrate knowledge of traffic rules and regulations, proficiency in wrestling techniques, and also show their skills in traffic control at one of Polotsk's intersections. Winners will be determined in individual and team standings. Their awards ceremony will take place on June 26. The competition is aimed at improving the professional skills of traffic police officers and exchanging experience among participants from different countries. The main organizer of the event is the traffic police department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus. -0-