Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

A working group led by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant General Aziz Tashpulatov, assessed the implementation of the Presidential decrees aimed at creating a safe environment in mahallas and preventing offenses in advance in Kashkadarya region.

In the Chim mahalla of Kamashi district, officials, along with representatives of the local administration, law enforcement agencies, and partner organizations, inspected construction and improvement projects, including a new sports complex, a mahalla administrative building, and a youth center. A review of the work of the "mahalla seven" in preventing crimes and reducing crime was also conducted.

A detailed instruction was provided to responsible officials regarding the installation of video surveillance cameras in line with the "Safe Mahalla" and "Safe Household" principles and their connection with the duty rooms of crime prevention inspectors and the regional Department of Internal Affairs Situation Center. The efforts to support self-employment, promote employment, and create new jobs were also reviewed. Recommendations were made to expand these efforts.

The performance of internal affairs personnel in Kitob district as well as the use of information and communication technologies to monitor the crime situation were reviewed. Additionally, officials examined the process of connecting video surveillance cameras equipped with facial recognition and license plate recognition capabilities, located in crowded public places, markets, and along roads, to the department's operational control center.

The internal affairs department was instructed to intensify outreach activities to raise public awareness of cybercrime. As part of the analysis, the work carried out in mahallas classified as "red" and "yellow" zones to prevent offenses, engage directly with young people and citizens, support employment, and implement "Roadmap" measures was also analyzed.

In Shahrisabz, officials reviewed the activities of internal affairs agencies and the maintenance of public order at Navruz amusement park, a popular gathering place. In an unannounced inspection, the personnel and resources deployed there were reviewed, and the necessary instructions were provided to the responsible officials.

Additionally, officials were tasked with installing modern intercom systems at the entrances to multi-story residential buildings and connecting these systems to the Internal Affairs Department's Operational Control Center and the service tablets used by crime prevention inspectors. A number of measures were also outlined in order to improve public safety in the area.

A review of the results of the first nine months of the year was conducted in the Chiroqchi District Department of Internal Affairs, with a particular emphasis on crime control, crime prevention and detection, and the maintenance of public order. An analysis of the shortcomings identified during the reporting period was conducted, and tasks were set in order to address them.

During the inspections, responsible officials received instructions on implementing the tasks set out in the Head of State’s decrees and ensuring the effective organization of crime prevention and social preventive measures.

Following the inspections, an expanded meeting was held in Kashkadarya region under the leadership of Minister of Internal Affairs Lieutenant General Aziz Tashpulatov. The meeting was attended by the heads of the Ministry’s sectoral services and the regional Department of Internal Affairs.

The meeting focused on shortcomings identified during inspections in the region’s cities and districts, stabilizing the crime situation, strengthening preventive work in mahallas, and ensuring a safe environment.

The responsible officials were instructed to address the identified deficiencies, develop effective measures in accordance with the specific situation in each area, and ensure strict oversight of their implementation.