PS requires “concrete measures” to strengthen GNR means in Beja

Pedro do Carmo's position arose after meeting on Monday with the commander of the Territorial Command of the Republican National Guard (GNR) of Beja, Colonel Paulo Gomes, to analyze the security conditions and operational capacity of the security force in the Alentejo district.

In a statement released today, the deputy explained that the meeting took place “following the concerns transmitted by several mayors regarding the lack of staff, which already conditions the patrol capacity in different municipalities”.

“ There are territories where the shortage of military makes it difficult to ensure a continuous patrol, a particularly worrying situation in an extensive district, dispersed and with many rural locations ", warned Pedro do Carmo.

The PS MP also stressed that the party “deeply values the role of GNR and recognizes the professionalism, dedication and sense of public service of its military”.

According to Pedro do Carmo, “despite limited resources, it is these men and women who, every day, ensure the proximity, prevention and security of the populations”.

And the “lack of staff and means cannot be confused with the lack of commitment of the military or the Command,” he added.

For the honourable Member, this is a responsibility “which requires responses and investment from the government, so that GNR has the necessary conditions for fulfilling its mission”.

“ The security of the people and the dignification of the working conditions of the GNR military must be national priorities,” Pedro do Carmo added in the same statement.

In this sense, the socialist revealed that it will lead to the Assembly of the Republic “the concerns identified, requiring the Government concrete measures to strengthen the staff, renew and increase the car park and ensure a proper police presence in all municipalities of the district of Beja”.