"They called for aggression." An expert on the words of politicians before the Independence March

Piotr Salak asked his guest about the ban on using pyrotechnics, which applies, among others, at the Independence March and other similar events. Every year it is ostentatiously broken, including: by politicians who take photos with flares. Should it still be in force, since it gives the impression of being a dead regulation?

Let those who make the law decide - said Dr. Mariusz Sokołowski, former spokesman for the Police Commander in Chief and security expert, on RMF24 Radio.

However, pyrotechnics are open fire in a place where there are many people. This is something dangerous, he emphasized. He also explained why the police do not always respond immediately in the event of such mass events.

Many people are taken to police stations after such gatherings and are held responsible for such acts. In the case of such demonstrations, the police do not enter the center and do not drag these people out - explained Sokołowski. He added that such a move could be perceived as a provocation and lead to an escalation of aggression.

Sokołowski: The March Guard was up to the task

The former spokesman for the Police Headquarters pointed out that in recent years, Independence Marches in Warsaw were very peaceful. He also explained that the police had developed a model for securing this demonstration.

The police are supposed to be there, but they don't have to be visible. Besides, usually when demonstrators walk through the streets of Warsaw, there are policemen, but somewhere to the side. Then, when there is a need for action, they intervene very quickly - described Mariusz Sokołowski on Radio RMF24.

Piotr Salak's guest praised the attitude of the Independence March Guard.

It is commendable that the March Guard has risen to the challenge in recent years, cooperating with the police in situations where they saw that there were people inside who could pose a threat - reported a former policeman and security expert. He added that the police received requests to remove specific groups that pose a potential threat from the crowd.

According to Sokołowski, if this year's Independence March takes place in an atmosphere of understanding and cooperation between the organizers and participants with the services, it should end safely. However, the guest of Rozmowa o 7:00 on Radio RMF24 pointed out that not everyone wants peace.

I look with concern at politicians' statements from a few days ago. They called for some kind of aggression, explaining to people (...) that we are not only going to celebrate, but we are going to fight for something - said Mariusz Sokołowski on Radio RMF24.