Ruks
Ruks is the chief of the Latvian police who discussed the increase in registered crimes in Latvia, noting that while there has been a slight rise in various categories of offenses, the overall situation remains stable. He highlighted recent legal changes affecting crime rates and emphasized the challenges faced by law enforcement, including geopolitical issues and the need to combat organized crime.
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Ruks emphasized the need for Latvia to bring back citizens who have left the country.
Valsts policijā pagājušais gads noslēdzies ar personāla pieaugumu / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-26Ruks emphasized the need for specific, fact-based information regarding the involvement of Latvian residents in the Epstein case.
Epstīna lietā Latvijas policija gatavo pieprasījumus ASV tiesībsargājošajām iestādēm / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-09
Ruks is the head of the police and has been involved in reorganizing police work.
Viena no galvenajām darba prioritātēm joprojām būs cilvēkresursu stiprināšana / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-14Ruks stated that the police will be strict against those who uphold the May 9 tradition in Latvia.
Policija jau konstatējusi atsevišķus pārkāpumus saistībā ar 9.maiju / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-09Ruks has been confirmed as the head of the State Police until October 2023.
Ruka pilnvaras VP priekšnieka amatā pagarina līdz 2030.gada rudenim / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-01
Ruks suggested that the increase in minor crimes is related to the level of welfare in society.
Iespējams, jāveic sīko zādzību dekriminalizēšana / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-21
Ruks explained that the increase in crime statistics is logical due to recent changes in laws.
Pērn Latvijā audzis noziegumu skaits, taču kopējo situāciju vērtē kā stabilu / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-19