According to the 2024 social report of the PSP, the Public Security Police workforce numbered 20,687 as of December 31 of the previous year. Breakdown of this workforce shows approximately 85% were agents, 10% were chiefs, and 4.18% were officers, with 10,272 officers aged over 40.
The document, available on the PSP’s official website, indicates that the largest age group of the force is between 55 and 59 years, accounting for 18.88% (4,012) of personnel. This is followed by those aged 45-49 years at 17.15% (3,643) and those in the 50-54 age bracket with 16.16% (3,433).
The report notes that last year, 830 officers departed from this security force, while only 704 new members were recruited, 502 of whom were new agent and officer recruits.
The majority of officers left the PSP in 2024 due to retirement, as stated in the report.
The document also reveals an average of 18 officers were absent daily, with over half of these absences attributed to illness. Approximately a quarter of the absences were due to service-related accidents or occupational diseases.
Regarding disciplinary actions administered in 2024, it was reported that 14 officers were dismissed, 22 were suspended, 99 were fined, and 19 received written reprimands.
While the specific reasons for disciplinary actions were not disclosed, it highlights that 1,162 cases were resolved, with 1,009 cases being archived.
“From 2023 to 2024, 710 disciplinary cases were carried over. During 2024, 1,233 new cases were initiated and 1,162 were resolved, with 707 cases continuing into the following year,” the PSP stated.
