Over 600 Police Officers Guard the Election Process in Pazardzhik Province and Implement Temporary Traffic Restrictions

Over 600 police officers are engaged in guarding and ensuring the normal course of the second round of the presidential and vice-presidential elections in Pazardzhik Province, according to the Regional Police Directorate in the city. Police teams monitor the security of the District Election Commission, the polling stations and mobile polling stations, and organize security for transporting election materials and voting machines. Their duties include maintaining public order, fire safety, and protecting the population.

Active information exchange is taking place with the State Agency for National Security, the District Election Commission, regional and municipal administrations, as well as with the Regional and District Prosecutions. During the election process, temporary traffic arrangements have been introduced in the central part of Pazardzhik. The restrictions cover a section of Bulgaria Boulevard – between the intersections with Tsar Shishman Street and Exarch Yosif Street, and the section up to the intersection with Knjaz Alexander Battenberg Street.

On election day, from 19:00 until the completion of the acceptance of election materials at the District Election Commission, vehicle traffic will be restricted along Bulgaria Boulevard – from Tsar Shishman Street to Knjaz Alexander Battenberg Street, as well as along Exarch Yosif Street – from Bulgaria Boulevard to Todor Hristovich Street. On-site, police and Pazardzhik Municipality teams have been deployed, and the areas are marked with road signs, warning tapes, and barrier installations. Law enforcement urges citizens to observe the temporary arrangements and to comply with the instructions of the officers.

Source: bTV Новините