Oleg Melnichenko congratulated the Penza police on the holiday

The Governor of the Penza region Oleg Melnichenko congratulated employees, employees and veterans of the internal affairs bodies on their professional holiday.

He stressed that in the face of colossal threats, the guards of order are defending the law. They act competently and promptly, boldly and resolutely, protecting the Russian state and people.

The head of the region noted that, despite the difficult situation in the Penza region, law enforcement officers fully perform tasks to reduce the crime rate. This figure remains one of the lowest in Russia.

In the first nine months of 2026, the number of serious and especially serious crimes decreased. There have also been fewer thefts, frauds and vehicle thefts. The number of crimes related to drug trafficking has significantly decreased. There were 70 percent fewer crimes committed by foreigners.

Oleg Melnichenko expressed special gratitude to respected veterans. According to him, at a critical time for the country, they honestly fought crime and became a reliable barrier to terror. Risking their lives and losing their comrades, they stood for truth and law. Thanks to them, Russia today is a strong state of law.

Today, Penza law enforcement officers serve not only in their native region, but also in the zone of a special military operation. They fully fulfill the tasks of the state, showing responsibility, courage and loyalty to duty.

At the same time, law enforcement officers remain indifferent to other people’s grief and always come to the rescue first.

In conclusion, Oleg Melnichenko wished them to spend more time in the circle of relatives and friends. He also wished good health, peaceful skies and simple human happiness.