A police officer from Sverdlovsk became the most accurate and the fastest in Russia.

      The deputy commander of a separate platoon for guarding and escorting suspects and accused at the "Serovsky" police department, Senior Lieutenant Leonid Krasilnikov, was recognized as the best shooter in the individual competition at the all‑Russian professional skills contest among personnel of the security and escort service of territorial internal affairs bodies.

      The fellow countryman in uniform fired at a stationary target from a PM pistol at a distance of 10 meters and scored 38 points out of a possible 40. He had previously won prizes at other competitions and holds the high qualification title of "Specialist, 1st Class." This year Krasilnikov once again proved that he is among the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ team bearing the title "Best in Profession." Sixteen of the most prepared specialists from the Southern, Volga, North Caucasus, Central, Siberian, Far Eastern, Northwestern and Ural federal districts took part in the contest. Over two days the law enforcers underwent tests in physical, professional and firearms training, took an exam on operational-service activities and knowledge of the regulatory framework, solved situational tasks and demonstrated first aid skills for dealing with emergency situations.

      "Our colleague from Serov, Police Senior Lieutenant Leonid Krasilnikov, defending the honor of the Sverdlovsk garrison, figuratively speaking, fought like a lion at every stage of the competition. He is a true marksman, a first‑rate runner who covered one kilometer in three minutes and ten seconds, and also an ace in hand‑to‑hand combat, flawlessly performing five techniques and doing 26 pull‑ups on the bar. In the individual competition the jury recognized him as the winner in three categories. In the overall standings he took an honorable third place. He brought back to his native police unit, to his two beloved daughters and his son as professional trophies three diplomas, one certificate of honor and a commemorative gift — a television. The leadership of the regional directorate, his colleagues and his family warmly congratulated Leonid Alekseyevich on yet another significant victory," said Valery Gorelykh, press secretary of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Sverdlovsk Region.