Slovak Police Warn Against Vigilante Groups Operating Without Legal Authority

Slovak police have raised concerns about volunteers taking law enforcement into their own hands on the streets, describing their activities as illegal substitution of state authority. These volunteer groups are operating in public spaces without weapons or official powers, but police warn their actions constitute unauthorized law enforcement. The phenomenon highlights tensions over public safety and the proper role of civilian volunteers in maintaining order, with authorities emphasizing that only licensed police officers have the legal authority to enforce laws and maintain public security.