Metinvest Group supported the project of building a training ground for future law enforcement officers that currently study at the Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs. The company allocated UAH 1.9 million for the construction work.
Because of the war, the university was relocated to Kropyvnytskyi. The educators found a facility, whereas the ground for training future policemen needed improvement. Seeking aid, the university turned to Metinvest Group, which supported the initiative of creating a training ground. Project implementation was coordinated by NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Future".
With the partners' support, grit and sand were supplied for the construction work, 250 running meters of edging and 400 running meters of road kerbs were layed down, 2.5 thousand square meters of block paving and a drainage system were installed.
"Metinvest Group has been consistent in supporting educational establishments in Ukraine for more than 10 years now. Such support has become even more dedicated during the full-scale war. The Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs offers training and qualification improvement programs to several thousands of current and future law enforcement officers, and we appreciate what they have been doing for the national security in the cities and for the defence of our country. Support offered by Metinvest is the contribution to Ukraine's law enforcement system", said Director for HR and Social Affairs of Metinvest Group Mining Division Andriy SCHERBAK at the inauguration ceremony.
The inauguration of the training ground took place on the 28th of June, Ukraine's Constitution Day. It is currently used for formation and tactical special training of Ukrainian police officers.
"I am thankful to Metinvest Group for supporting the university, and for the effective assistance in building the training ground. This is an important event for a special training higher education institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Due to the arrangement of a training ground, the university can conduct proper and good quality military training, daily formations and special events for the university students, visiting trainees and officers. We are strong together!", said president of the Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs, police colonel Serhii VITVITSKYI.
Today, 4,100 police officers from 21 regions of Ukraine get their education at the Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs, using all forms of training. The university also has a Police Academy, which offers training and re-training for current police officers from the Donetsk, Luhansk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions.
