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PC 888

Para enmendar el Artículo 16 de la Ley 83-2025, denominada “Ley de la Policía de Puerto Rico”, con el fin de prohibirle a la Policía de Puerto Rico el proveer servicios de escolta, seguridad y protección a cualquier exfuncionario, incluyendo exgobernadores, salvo en las circunstancias excepcionales delimitadas en esta Ley; y para decretar otras disposiciones complementarias.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico restricts police from providing security escorts to former government officials except in narrowly defined exceptional circumstances, redirecting law enforcement resources away from post-tenure protection details.

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Bill Summary · PC 888

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 888 amends Puerto Rico's Police Law (Law 83-2025) to restrict the Puerto Rico Police Department from providing escort, security, and protection services to former government officials, including ex-governors, except in narrowly defined exceptional circumstances. The bill establishes new limitations on what services the police force can provide to former public employees.

Why is this important

This addresses public resource allocation and fiscal concerns, as police protection for former officials represents ongoing government expenditure. The measure reflects broader debates about appropriate use of law enforcement resources and whether security details should continue indefinitely after officials leave office. It potentially affects security arrangements for multiple former governors and officials currently receiving such protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "exceptional circumstances": The bill references undefined exceptions, which could lead to disputes over what qualifies and creates potential inconsistent application
  • Security and liability concerns: Removing police protection from certain former officials may create safety risks if they face threats related to their prior positions, potentially exposing the government to liability
  • Implementation timeline and transition: The bill doesn't clearly specify how current security arrangements would be modified or what happens to personnel currently assigned to protection details

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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