While police officers in Greece do not have basic items for their safety, even bulletproof safety vests are sometimes forced to buy at their own expense, in Cyprus, tenders have already been announced for the purchase of special airbags with vests, while internal a study to renew their uniforms and gloves to provide road safety. These changes are due to the increased risks that motorcyclists face daily.
A recent motorcycle bomber of the Nicosia Traffic Squadron (EMCO) was involved in a car crash, resulting in severe injuries because the special safety jacket he wore did not respond as the airbags did not open.
Police cyclists from other countries equipped with modern suits that carry airbags that protect the vertebra up and down the sides.
As the "Phileleftheros" writes, the vest fitted with airbags carries a rope whose end is tied to the machine.
In the event of overturning the motorcycle, the airbag, which through a gas cylinder, fills the air immediately protects the rider. Last Friday, an announcement was published to supply vests with an airbag activation system that can be activated by applying pressure from a cable that is fixed to the motorcycle. As explained in "F", such modern equipment will be given to the members of the Presidential Guard accompanying the President of the Republic by motorcycles, the members of the "Z" team and the EOMO supervising the motorways.
The study prepared by the Traffic Department at the Police Headquarters provides for the supply of winter and summer uniforms to motorcyclists as well as special gloves and other necessary protective equipment. Once the study has been examined and approved, the procurement of specialized uniforms will proceed to ensure the safety of cyclists who are exposed daily on the streets. In addition to illegal drivers, Police motorcyclists are involved in the fight against crime, since they are the first to reach a scene and can be involved in pursuing wanted persons in cases of robbery or other criminal activities.
Meanwhile, in a traffic jam campaign in the first half of June, 4,168 checks were done in Cyprus, while 367 drivers were found driving under the influence of alcohol. Also, 35 drivers were screened for driving under the influence of drugs, with 26 positive results.
