Liene Cipule

Liene Cipule is the head of the National Medical Emergency Service (NMPD) in Latvia, known for advocating for the safety of emergency medical personnel. Under her leadership, significant changes have been implemented to enhance the protection of NMPD workers, including the introduction of body cameras and the use of gas canisters in life-threatening situations. Cipule has highlighted the increasing risks faced by NMPD staff, such as assaults from aggressive patients or their relatives, and has championed legislative changes aimed at improving their safety and legal protection while on duty.