Košice Police Officers Claim They Are Pressured to Issue Maximum Fines

Police officers in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, have publicly alleged that their supervisors are pressuring them to impose the highest possible fines on citizens. The officers' claims suggest internal pressure within the police force to maximize penalty revenues, though their superiors have denied these allegations. Košice, located in eastern Slovakia, serves as a major regional administrative center, and such practices could affect thousands of residents who interact with local law enforcement.