Working meeting of representatives of public authorities and armed forces in the Želiezovce prison

At the invitation of the director of the Želiezovce prison, Col. Mgr. Ondrej Leškanič, a working meeting with representatives of public authorities and armed forces of the Slovak Republic was held on the premises of the prison on October 28, 2026, aimed at expanding and improving mutual cooperation in the field of penitentiary and post-penitentiary care. The goal of the event was to introduce new procedures and methods that will allow for more effective connection of the activities of public authorities and armed forces when working with persons serving a prison sentence and after their release.

The meeting was opened by the prison director, who welcomed the guests and emphasized the need for systematic cooperation across institutions. The program then continued with a presentation of the practical impacts of legislative changes in the process of treatment of imprisoned persons, opportunities for formal and informal education of sentenced prisoners, as well as findings on illicit activity and ways of introducing prohibited items into the prison, with an emphasis on practical experience and coordination of competencies between individual authorities. The presented topics were accompanied by a fruitful discussion.

Part of the working program was a tour of the Želiezovce prison, during which the guests gained insight into the functioning of the units, the tools used, and the system of working with sentenced prisoners. A working lunch followed, and in the afternoon, the participants visited the Detention Institute in Hronovce, where they learned about its specifics, modern procedures, and current challenges in working with persons in detention.

The following representatives were invited to the working meeting:  

•          General Prosecutor's Office of the Slovak Republic,

•          Regional Prosecutor's Office in Nitra,

•          District Prosecutor's Office in Levice,

•          City Court Bratislava IV,

•          District Court in Levice,

•          Police Emergency Unit of the Regional Directorate of the Police Force in Nitra,

•          District Directorate of the Police Force in Levice,

•          District Directorate of the Fire and Rescue Service in Levice,

•          Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family,

•          Detention Institute,

•          Secondary Vocational School of Agriculture and Rural Services in Levice.

The meeting confirmed that mutual communication and coordination between departments is the key to ensuring that the process of serving a prison sentence and subsequent support after release is as effective as possible. The Želiezovce prison will continue to actively initiate professional discussions and cooperation that contribute to the stability and security of the region.