Tallinn city government selected Aivar Toompere as municipal police chief. He begins his duties on Wednesday.
Toompere served as municipal police chief from 2016 to 2024. Then he resigned. Previously, he worked in the police and ministry. He also studied at the University of Tartu.
Tiit Terik stated that Toompere has extensive experience. He knows how to improve the municipal police. Terik noted that municipal police work impacts city residents.
Toompere was selected through a competition with 29 candidates. He expressed his desire to help the city. He aims to make the municipal police professional and trustworthy.
Toompere explained that he needed rest when he resigned in 2024. He took time off and improved his health. Now he feels well and is prepared to work.
Toompere discussed important municipal police issues. He addressed problematic parking and public safety. He stated that parking violators pose dangers. Ensuring public safety is crucial.
Toompere emphasized that municipal police must assist citizens. Officers should provide help and occasionally enforce penalties.
The former municipal police chief Elari Kasemets resigned in March. He didn't specify the reasons. He described it as a difficult decision.