Last weekend, Kranj was transformed into a hub for demonstrations by safety, protection and rescue services, including the police. From 30 May to 1 June, visitors to the Peter Petrič Barracks could see the work and equipment of the police and try their hand at being police officers themselves.

Besides general police officers, criminal investigators and crime scene technicians also demonstrated their work, including how they search for fingerprints and other traces at crime scenes. Visitors could also see the equipment of the Special Unit members, chat with them and find out all about this most elite unit of the Slovenian police.

Police officers of the Specialised Police Unit, which many people confuse with the Special Unit, also had a presence at the event. Visitors could try on their helmets, body armour and other protective gear, and see how difficult it is to walk, let alone run, and keep people safe while wearing more than 20 kg of protective equipment.

There were also Close Protection officers, known as "men in black", who provide security for domestic and foreign state representatives and other dignitaries, and Traffic Police officers, who demonstrated how they chase speeding drivers, stop them with a stinger device and check whether they might be driving under the influence of alcohol, to keep road users safe.

An officer from the Specialised Border Control Unit showed how they detect forged documents. A service dog handler and his four-legged assistant demonstrated the daily routine of a police handler and how useful service dogs are in policing.

Mounted Police officers also attracted a lot of attention. Police horses are extremely popular, especially with children, who could also entertain themselves by colouring in a picture of Leon the police officer in a children's corner.

Musicians of the Police Orchestra made the atmosphere even more special.

The demonstration of practical procedures and elements of self-defence was a big attraction. Many visitors joined the instructors on the mat; particularly children could not resist trying to take down a police officer. How delighted they were when they succeeded! Even though the police officer was six heads taller than they were.

The Bogataj Days have become synonymous with raising awareness and demonstrating the effectiveness of the protection and rescue system in practice. Since 2005, every two years, this event is organised in a different town in Slovenia, this year's event being the ninth in a row. It is an event that aims to demonstrate to citizens the capabilities of the safety, protection and rescue services and to raise awareness of the importance of personal and collective safety.