So far this year, at least 15 members of the Public and State Security Forces (FSPE) have been discharged by the force. Last year (when the government changed), there were 154.
This is according to figures provided by the Ministry of Security and Peace, which specifies that between January and June, there have been 31 involuntary discharges of armed personnel: 7 due to termination of their appointment, 15 due to dismissal (including the eight state police officers dismissed for alleged extortion attempts at a gas station in Celaya), and 9 due to death. This is preliminary data, as the June figures have not yet been finalized.
A review of all security forces is necessary; we saw it with the National Guard, we’ve seen it with the municipalities, and we’ve also seen it with state forces. “What the governor (Libia García) has asked us to do is to be very vigilant and continue to clean up the corporations. I think this is important and healthy,” said Jorge Jiménez Lona, Secretary of Government.
He acknowledged that this seriously affects citizens’ perception of corporations, damaging their trust.
The Secretary invited citizens to file complaints so that not only will the bad actors be removed from the corporations, but they will also be brought before a judge, investigated, and, if necessary, sanctioned. Without a formal complaint, there is no sanction, he warned.
Something that did occur against a Celaya tourist police officer, who has already been brought before a judge and charged.
For its part, the State Secretariat of Security and Peace reported that investigations are underway into possible improper acts committed on June 26 at a gas station on the northwestern axis of Celaya, where 911 was reported to have been sent to the police station that FSPE officers were attempting to extort money in official patrol cars with hidden unit numbers. All eight officers have been discharged.
The table provided by the SSP indicates that, in the case of administrative officers, there were six involuntary resignations during 2024 (none due to termination) and none have been recorded this year.
In contrast, there were 12 voluntary resignations in this area last year; this year there have been two.
Also, the number of deaths of armed officers this year, nine, has already exceeded the seven from last year.
The SSP reported that the average tenure in the force is seven years.
The first dismissed in the Libyan government
Eight members of the State Public Security Forces (FSPE) were dismissed from the force after being accused of extortion at a gas station in Celaya.
The Secretariat of Security and Peace reported that, due to public complaints about alleged misconduct by the members, on Thursday, June 26, at a gas station in the Álamos neighborhood, it was decided to remove them from their positions.
The Secretariat responded to the report received this Thursday, June 26, through the Citizen Service numbers and forwarded it to the C5i (Civil Police Unit), which responded and arrived at the scene to corroborate the incident and began an investigation.
The incident was also reported on social media, which led to an internal investigation and the dismissal of the eight FSPE members involved, without the authorities disclosing any arrests.
The authority stated that the file regarding the dismissal will be handed over to the appropriate authorities to clarify the facts and impose sanctions in accordance with the law.
The Secretary asked for the public’s support in reporting these types of acts, assuring them that their identities will be protected to uphold the law.
They do not generate distrust in the Mayor
Following the dismissal of eight members of the FSPE (National Police Force), Celaya Mayor Juan Miguel Ramírez Sánchez affirmed that he continues to have confidence in the state corporation.
We continue to have confidence in the police because, in general, they are doing well, but there are some tight spots in the rice, and we have to be on the lookout for things like this that could happen to us,” he commented in an interview.
Source: am
