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Greece to rent out police by the hour
NHK World ^ | April 10, 2012 | Staff

Posted on 04/10/2012 9:12:26 AM PDT by bkopto

The Greek government has decided to rent out its police officers as security guards to businesses and private individuals as a way to deal with its debt problems.

The police announced on Monday that officers may be hired to provide protection services, such as escort for people transporting works of art or large amounts of money.

Prices start at about 40 dollars an hour for a single police officer and 65 dollars for an officer with a police dog. If the job requires a helicopter, it will cost about 2,000 dollars.

The police said the rent-a-cop service will not interfere with officers' official duties.

Proceeds from the private hirings are expected to help make up for large cuts in the police budget.


TOPICS: Extended News
KEYWORDS: greece; keynesianism; socialism

1 posted on 04/10/2012 9:12:32 AM PDT by bkopto
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To: bkopto

Do they get paid in baklava?


2 posted on 04/10/2012 9:17:02 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: bkopto

The police said the rent-a-cop service will not interfere with officers’ official duties.
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hahaha whatever


3 posted on 04/10/2012 9:20:09 AM PDT by mamelukesabre (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line)
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To: bkopto

Pimpin’ out the po-po! It just gets better and better in the cradle of democracy, don’t it?


4 posted on 04/10/2012 10:02:59 AM PDT by jagusafr ("Write in Palin and prepare for war...")
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To: bkopto

Sounds like a bad idea to me.


5 posted on 04/10/2012 10:29:59 AM PDT by NakedRampage (Puttin' the "stud" in Bible study)
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