PDHR Expresses Condolences Over Death of Police Officer

Principal Deputy High Representative Raffi Gregorian expresses his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Senior Police Officer, Zvonimir Slipcevic, member of Special Support Unit of the Una Sana Ministry of Interior, who was killed in the line of duty on 15 October 2008.  The bravery and courage of Officer Slipcevic stands as a lasting testament to his dedication to protecting his fellow citizens and upholding the rule of law.

Officer Slipcevic was killed in action while undertaking a dangerous operation to apprehend a person wanted for murder and kidnapping.  The people of Una Sana Canton and of Bosnia and Herzegovina owe Officer Slipcevic a debt of gratitude for his selfless dedication to duty for which, sadly, he made the ultimate sacrifice.  Our thoughts and prayers are with those who feel the pain and loss from the untimely death of Officer Slipcevic and we wish them the very best in these difficult times.