The staff of the local police in Puerto Lumbreras was held this morning on the day of their patron to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Archangels San Miguel, San Gabriel and San Rafael.
During the conference held a religious ceremony in the Church commemorating Our Lady of the Rosary, which has brought together more than 300 people.
At midnight, the town's parish church, officiated the Mass has to also assist the police force, also attended team members and many lumbrerenses government.
According to the Mayor, Pedro Antonio Sanchez, who also attended, "this commemoration can recognize the commitment and dedication to public service of the security, which is distinguished by its deep sense of responsibility and commitment to the citizens."
Sanchez has also recalled that "in recent years Puerto Lumbreras has tripled the staff of the local police to increase public safety with it."
Currently, the municipality has a staff of 24 officers, nine of which are attached to the Public Safety Unit of the Regional Plan, a figure which is more than double the staff it had in early 2000.
In addition, three new agents exceeded the selection tests earlier this year.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras