Every year, a significant number of deaths caused by hypothermia are recorded. Frequent temperature drops during the autumn and winter period pose a potential threat to the lives and health of homeless, lonely and elderly people. During this period, the risk of death also affects intoxicated people who are either outdoors or in abandoned and unheated buildings.
That is why Lubin police officers are carrying out activities as part of the “Winter” operation, which aims to ensure that as few such tragic incidents as possible occur and that everyone who needs help receives it.
“The activities carried out as part of the operation include, among other things, ongoing monitoring and checking of places where homeless people may be staying. We also pay particular attention to people under the influence of alcohol in circumstances that pose a threat to their lives,” say Lubin officers. “All the activities are assistance-oriented, and therefore, while performing our official duties, we provide those in need with information and all possible help in reaching facilities supporting homeless people and others requiring care.
The officers also appeal to all residents of our county to inform the police and other services about every person they notice who, under the influence of alcohol—or in a similar situation—is sitting at a bus stop or in a park. “Let’s not pass such people by indifferently. All it takes is for us to react and notify the appropriate services,” the officers add. “Let’s remember that someone’s life may depend on our involvement and help. Sometimes one phone call is enough.