The updated study by the Police Headquarters’ Risk Assessment Committee brings sweeping changes to the security details of former government officials; which was instructed by Minister of Justice Konstantinos Fytiris to reexamine the issue of police security details.
Based on the latest decisions that have already been made and communicated to the former government officials concerned, it appears that the study demonstrated significant potential for eliminating or reducing police escorts, so that members of the Force can take on other duties.
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The revised directive from the Minister of Justice, which will take effect on October 5, 2026, stipulates that:
- Dimitris Syllouris, Marios Karoyian, and Giannakis Omirou will not be accompanied by a police escort
- Ersi Christofia and Androulla Vassiliou will no longer have more than one police officer at their disposal
At the same time, the static guard outside the Limassol residence of former President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades will be replaced by a closed-circuit surveillance system in the coming months, while the number of police officers accompanying him will be reduced from 12 to 8.
It is estimated that, based on the new arrangements, at least thirteen officers will return to operational duties with the Cyprus Police.
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