How long has the 'Safe Tourist Destination' project been running?

The Ministry of the Interior has been implementing it for 21 years at the national level, and in Istria County for the 18th consecutive year.

Which countries are sending police officers to Poreč this season?

In addition to Germany, police officers from Austria, France, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, and Serbia are participating in the project.

How do foreign police officers help in Croatia?

They work in joint patrols with Croatian colleagues and assist in communication with foreign tourists during traffic accidents, criminal offenses, misdemeanors, and missing persons cases.

Who is Jasmin Mohrmann?

A German police officer from Oldenburg in Lower Saxony who is visiting Croatia for the first time and participating in this year's project.

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Eight Countries Send Police Officers to Poreč

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The 'Safe Tourist Destination' project in Istria County enters its 18th season, with foreign officers assisting in communication with tourists across Istrian coastal towns.

Summary

The 'Safe Tourist Destination' project in Istria is in its 18th year, and 21st year nationally.
Foreign police officers from eight countries assist Croatian colleagues in communicating with tourists.
German police officer Jasmin Mohrmann is in Croatia for the first time and is satisfied with the cooperation with the Poreč Police Station.
The project was presented on August 4, 2026, in the Small Council Chamber of the City of Poreč.

This year's tourist season in Poreč has brought the continuation of the long-standing practice of joint patrols between local and foreign police officers. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the continuation of the 'Safe Tourist Destination' project was officially announced in the Small Council Chamber of the City of Poreč. The project has been running for 21 years nationwide and enters its 18th season in Istria County.

First Impressions of a Guest from Lower Saxony

A special guest at the presentation was German police officer Jasmin Mohrmann, who comes to Poreč from Oldenburg, a city in Lower Saxony. She noted that this is her first visit to Croatia and expressed great satisfaction with the relationship with colleagues from the Poreč police station. Also present at the event were Mayor Loris Peršurić, Deputy Mayor Nataša Basanić Ćuš, Director of the Poreč Tourist Board Nenad Velenik, Chief of the Poreč Police Station Tomislav Vrbljančević, and his deputy Branko Šimić.

Communication Without Language Barriers

During their assignment in Croatia, foreign police officers wear the official uniforms of their home countries and patrol side by side with their Croatian colleagues. Their role is crucial in situations where language barriers need to be overcome, whether in traffic accidents, criminal offenses, misdemeanors, missing persons, or other incidents involving citizens of their countries.

The project brings together police officers from a total of eight countries. In addition to Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, and Serbia have also sent their representatives to Istrian coastal towns this season.