The Independent and Civil Servants Union (CSIF) has sent a letter to the Human Resources department requesting a bonus for the officers who worked during the papal visit. The union highlights that the Local Police was one of the municipal services that maintained a 'fully operational' presence, ensuring citizen safety, traffic regulation, and coordination with other emergency services.
CSIF recalls that while numerous municipal administrative services remained closed or operated remotely, Local Police officers reported for duty to 'guarantee the proper development of an exceptional event, which gathered thousands of people and required a significant deployment of resources'.
The union believes that the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council should pay an extra bonus to the officers. According to CSIF delegate Jesús Carlos Illada Pérez, many local police officers 'had to face significant family reconciliation difficulties', particularly due to disruptions in the usual organization of educational centers during the visit.
“"The Local Police of Santa Cruz de Tenerife once again demonstrated its commitment to the citizens and the municipal institution, responding exemplarily to an event of extraordinary relevance. While much of the administrative activity was conducted remotely or suspended, our officers were on the streets ensuring everyone's safety."
The union insists that the City Council should recognize the effort made by the local police officers who participated in this special operation, mentioning 'extraordinary services, shift modifications, permanent availability, and family reconciliation difficulties assumed by the officers for the visit to proceed with absolute normality'.
