Overview of recommendations given to PS Shtip Recommendations Response upon recommendation In the detention premises, to maintain high level of hygiene, to repair the damaged installation of the call and communication system; In the premises for detention of persons, the hygiene is maintained on a daily basis, and during the working visit by the NPM team, when there were certain remarks, the hygienists were immediately given the task to take measures for arranging and cleaning the premises. Although damage was found on one of the installations for calling and communication, the PC of GC Shtip regularly inspects the detention premises, and for any damage to any installation or other device, requests for removal of the defect are submitted in a timely manner, but there is a constant occurrence that persons detained in the premises damage parts of the devices and equipment in the specified premises. Response by the Public Security Bureau Regarding the recommendation for maintaining hygiene, removal of all objects whereby intimidation could be performed or which would be suitable for self-harm, immediate measures were undertaken and the premises were cleaned and the mentioned objects were inspected and removed. The PC of GC Shtip, that is, the commander and the deputy From the official offices commander, immediately gave instructions to the person in where conversations and charge of admission- the shift manager to perform checks examinations are conducted, that is detention is in all offices and to remove all objects that could serve to intimidate or for self-harm of the persons who are detained performed, to remove all objects with which intimi- in the premises of the Police Station of General Competence Shtip. dation could be carried out or which would be suitable for self-harm. To remove the marked As it was stated, the hygienists were immediately instructed trace of blood from the to clean the premises, and the noted trace of blood and detention premises, as well several pieces of glass were removed. as to remove the pieces of glass that could be used for possible self-harm; www. ombudsman.mk 71