The DSP puts an end to the involvement of ASPs in public road missions

The Public Security Department (DSP) has announced a major decision concerning the role of Community Security Agents (ASP). In a note addressed to the central, urban and special commissioners, the Director of Public Security, Ndiara SENE, ordered the end of the involvement of ASPs in traffic regulation missions, vehicle control and any other activity on the public highway.

This measure, which came into force upon signing the note, aims to refocus these tasks on qualified and specialized agents, in accordance with the requirements of professionalism in the field of public security. Strict application of this directive is required of all units concerned.

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This decision comes in a sensitive context, marked by the broadcast of a viral video on social networks. We see an ASP handing over documents to a driver in exchange for a sum of money. An investigation was opened following this incident, and the general management of the ASP had promised to take appropriate measures. This new directive appears to be one of the first concrete responses to this matter.

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