2017The Portuguese Public Security Police - First Day Cover MS

The Portuguese Public Security Police, Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP), can be traced back to a Royal Charter issued by King Luis I on 2 July 1867, which, in the context of profound administrative reform, authorised the creation of a civil police corps in Lisbon, Porto and the capitals of the various regions. It was a body of paid, uniformed men who patrolled the streets of the cities, 24 hours a day, and who ful lled functions linked to the security of the population.