The President of the National Police Union argues that the President of the Republic would send a good signal if he already went to visit the police officers who remained in front of Parliament in protest for more than 10 days.
In an interview with Radio Renaissance and newspaper Public published this Thursday, Armando Ferreira recognizes as positive the recommendation related to justice made by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa when he approved the increase in the staff of the Judicial Police (PJ), but emphasizes: “The police have been talking about this for a long time…” Where does our President go? republic?”
The protest by elements of the PSP and GNR began after the government on November 29 approved the payment of PJ’s career travel allowance, which in some cases could represent an increase of almost €700 per month.
When asked whether the position taken by the President of the Republic during this pre-election period could not be considered interference, the person in charge replied: “No, because he will send a signal to all parties, and not just one specific one.” “.
“I’ve already heard the government say it’s not going to do anything now because it doesn’t want to be accused of being selective. But what is at stake is a solution to a problem that needs to be solved,” emphasizes Armando. Ferreira, who walked to the steps of parliament to support the policeman who sparked a nationwide protest.
Regarding the necessary security for the March 10 elections, he guarantees that “it will always be guaranteed”, but does not rule out protests, despite insisting that nothing will be done on the initiative of the PSP trade unions and the GPR associations that could jeopardize the security of the March 10 elections. public safety.
“The trade union and association movement is guided by the rules of a democratic state,” declares Armando Pereira, remembering, however, that discontent within the security forces is high and that “there are inorganic movements with a different type of thinking” that cannot be eliminated. addressed, may be held accountable.
He also says the security situation has reached a “red line” and that he hopes the government realizes the state it is in, stressing: “I’m a father, I’m a husband, and I’m concerned about public safety.”
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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