Protection and Guard Servic****e (,**** abbreviated SPP)**** is**** the Romanian**** institution designated**** to**** protect and defend**** dignitaries,**** as**** well**** as**** their family**** or**** close relatives.**** The institution operates independently, although it collaborates closely with the Romanian Ministry of National Defense and other secret services. Its motto is Semper Fidelis.

Activity

SPP is a vital institution for the national security. It operates under Law 191/1998. The institution and its employees are mainly required to: The institution must respect all laws, as well as the Constitution. The institution takes orders and fulfills requests given by the Supreme Council of National Defense.

History

The institution has been officially operating since May 7, 1990. The concept of such a service came up right after the fall of the communist regime. Along the years, the institution has been keeping a low-profile, with little information available about it.