New PSP operation in schools to tackle violence
The PSP has launched a month‑long school operation, 'Violence? No, thank you!', delivering awareness activities for the whole school community on school-based violence, weapons possession/use and juvenile delinquency. Targeting pupils in the 3rd cycle of basic education and secondary schools, the campaign combines prevention and legal deterrence by warning minors that violent acts can carry criminal consequences. The initiative aims to reduce incidents, improve reporting and engage schools, families and staff in safeguarding measures.
PSP preventing violence in Portugal schools
Home News PSP preventing violence in Portugal schools PSP preventing violence in Portugal schools The PSP is launching a new anti-violence operation in schools today, after recording more than 2,000 crimes within school grounds last academic year, including physical assaults, threats and verbal a
Pre-trial detention for driver who rammed a PSP patrol car in Porto
The driver was fleeing when the PSP managed to intercept the vehicle.
19:00 — Police association does not hide its discomfort over case of two PSP officers accused of torture and rape
In the 19:00 bulletin, a police association expressed visible discomfort regarding allegations that two PSP officers are charged with crimes of torture and rape, highlighting internal unease and concerns about accountability.
PSP seizes more than 27,000 individual doses of drugs
A 32-year-old man was presented to court after a search related to a weapons threat. The PSP seized 13,000 doses of cocaine, 14,000 doses of hashish, a shotgun and equipment for drug production.
PSP screened over 11 million passengers at Lisbon airport
Portuguese outlets report the Public Security Police (PSP) screened more than 11 million passengers at Lisbon airport in 2025, refusing entry to 1,867 people and detaining 263; separate reporting says PSP identifies an average of about 70 suspicious international passengers a day. Coverage combines national totals with daily operational figures and highlights intensified checks on arrivals. Travelers should note increased security controls may mean longer queues and documentary checks at Lisbon airport — carry ID and travel papers and allow extra time for arrivals and departures.
The PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) is Portugal's national civilian police force, founded in 1867. Responsible for defending Republican democracy and safeguarding internal security and citizens' rights, the PSP polices major cities—Lisbon, Porto, Faro—and large urban areas, covering only 4% of Portugal's territory but roughly half the population. Led by a National Director under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, its approximately 21,500 officers handle preventive policing, crime investigation, public order, airport security, diplomatic protection, private security regulation, firearms licensing, and border control (since 2023).
PSP vs. GNR: The PSP is civilian with police-focused training and urban jurisdiction, while the GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) is military (gendarmerie) with military training, covering 96% of Portugal's rural and suburban territory. Both share core public safety missions but differ fundamentally in nature, training, and geographic responsibility.
PSP makes three arrests at Lisbon Airport as part of border control
One of those arrested is accused of serious sexual offences that took place between 2007 and 2008.
54 weapons found in Portuguese schools, 2024/25
RTP reports that 54 weapons were found across Portuguese schools during the 2024/2025 school year, a figure prompted by school-safety monitoring and local policing actions. The coverage does not list all incident types but highlights an ongoing concern about student safety and weapon detection in schools. Parents and school communities should ask their schools about safety protocols and local measures to prevent and respond to such incidents.
RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) is Portugal's state-owned public service broadcaster, operating since 1935 (radio) and 1957 (television). It runs 8 television channels (including RTP1, RTP2, RTP3) and 7 radio stations (Antena 1, 2, 3), plus international services reaching Portuguese diaspora worldwide. Funded by a broadcasting tax on electricity bills and advertising revenue, RTP serves as Portugal's cultural reference, providing quality news, education, and entertainment. Its archive represents "irreplaceable heritage in Portuguese collective memory", and it pioneered online streaming with RTP Play in 2011. RTP connects "Portugal and the Portuguese to themselves, to each other, and to the world"
Stole from, assaulted and threatened her parents over a two-month period. Arrested by the PSP in Oeiras
According to Cometlis, the detainee underwent an initial judicial interrogation and was placed in pre-trial detention, the most severe coercive measure.
"Shortage of personnel". PSP union requests urgent meeting with IGAI
In a letter copied to the Ministry of Internal Administration and the PSP National Directorate, the union says it “has formally reported the deterioration in the management of human resources”.
PSP has seized 19,000 weapons over the past six years
The number of weapons seized rose from almost 2,500 in 2020 to more than 4,700 last year. Pistols and shotguns are among the weapons most commonly in circulation.
Number of weapons seized by the PSP soars
Over the past six years more than 19,000 weapons have been seized. Pistols top the list of seized weapons, followed by shotguns and carbines.
Fugitive child predator arrested by the PSP in Carnide
The suspect did not surrender after the sentence became final and unappealable.
PSP operation 'Play Safely' taken to schools to prevent violence in sport
The operation was carried out by teams from the Safe School Programme across the country, running until Friday.
PSP launches national schools operation to prevent violence in sport
The national operation 'Joga pelo Seguro' (Play for Safety) is being carried out by teams from the Escola Segura programme across the country until Friday.
€7 million for electronic control machines at airports
Home News €7 million for electronic control machines at airports €7 million for electronic control machines at airports According to Observador, the Government has authorised the PSP to spend more than seven billion euros on electronic control machines for airports.
"The market's days are numbered," Catarina Martins heard in Espinho
The presidential candidate visited the Espinho market, where she heard complaints directed at the PSP (Public Security Police).
Union warns of 'abandonment' of the PSP in the Azores
SINAPOL criticised the 'chronic shortfall of personnel' in the Autonomous Region, which it says compromises 'basic operational capability and public safety'.
PSP and GNR record 35 road deaths in 17 days of the 'Safe Festivities' operation
More than two thousand people were detained over Christmas and New Year.
Another PSP operation took place in Benformoso. "Suspicions are not about immigrants"
The commander of the 1st Division of Lisbon's PSP says it is not correct to think foreigners are a problem. “They are not; there is no data to suggest that. Quite the opposite.”
10:00 — 23 dead in New Year's operations
The figures are released by the PSP and GNR. Also in this bulletin: the United States' military operation in Venezuela and the candidates' schedules for the official start of the presidential campaign.
PSP investigates gunfire with prohibited weapons in Lisbon
The PSP is “analysing, assessing and investigating” shots fired into the air in the Alfredo Bensaúde neighbourhood using automatic and semi-automatic weapons, in order to identify those responsible “as quickly as possible”.
