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There are two types of police ( polícia ): the state police, who
wear the standard khaki uniforms that are a hangover from communist days,
and the local municipal or mestská polícia , who wear a variety of natty
outfits depending on the fashion-consciousness of the local council. For
tourists, theft from cars and hotel rooms is the biggest worry - the
best way to protect yourself against such disasters is to take out
travel insurance. If you are unlucky enough to have something stolen,
report it immediately to the nearest police station in order to get a
statement detailing what you've lost for your insurance claim. Everyone
is obliged to carry some form of ID and you should carry your passport
with you at all times, though realistically you're extremely unlikely to
get stopped unless you're driving.
Minor ailments can be easily dealt with by the pharmacist ( lekáren ),
but language is likely to be a major problem. If it's a repeat
prescription you want, take any empty bottles or remaining pills along
with you. If the pharmacy can't help, they'll be able to direct you to a
hospital or nemocnica . If you do have to pay for any medication, keep
the receipts for claiming on your insurance once you're home.
Emergency numbers
Police 158; Ambulance/First Aid 155; Fire 150
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