By John Smith • Published: 19 Sep 2024 • 18:35 • 1 minute read
Officers of the Palma Local Police Credit: Palma Local Police
The Comprehensive Security Unit of the Palma Local Police (USEI), made up of 60 officers was created by the then Palma mayor in 2012.
The intention of this elite unit was to ensure that residents and visitors could be confident that they would be safe in the City of Palma.
This group has just confirmed that it is still operating within the city and apart from attending the Plaça Espanya on a 24 hour, round the clock basis it also takes action to protect the stations and areas around the Cathedral as well as being on duty to protect schoolchildren at the beginning and end of their day.
Due to the number of pickpockets and street vendors who often prey on tourists, there is also a plan to create a new police station at the Plaça Espanya and to ensure that the entire area is covered by installing and regularly reviewing CCTV.
In addition the Palma Local Police also have a large number of officers, not in this unit, but perfectly capable in exercising all of the required duties.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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