Today we had the privilege of visiting the main Zadar Police Department headquarters. There are several different police agencies that respond to calls in the County of Zadar; however unlike law enforcement agencies in the US where responsibilities are divided by geography (local, sheriff, state patrol) the police departments in Croatia have their responsibilities divided by call classification. One type of department will respond to in progress crimes while another will function as more of an investigative unit for crimes which have already been completed. While the law-enforcement officers have access to firearms they may not carry them on their person at all times. In our discussions with both the medical and law enforcement professionals we have met here in Croatia, it appears that there is approximately one gunshot victim in Zadar county every three months. This is in contrast to the several gunshot victims who routinely arrive at regions Hospital every week.
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