Pope Francis met in the Clementine Hall with the Inspectorate of Public Security in the Vatican.
There were the leaders and members of the Italian State Police who are in charge of protecting Pope Francis in public events such as the audiences in St. Peter's Square.
The Chief of Police in Rome addressed the pope before he began his speech.
FRANCO GABRIELLI
Chief of Police, Rome
'Your Holiness, thank you, thank you for having reserved this occasion and for giving us this privilege.'
POPE FRANCIS
'Thanks to your discreet and effective surveillance, pilgrims who come from every part of the world to visit the tomb of the Apostle Peter have the opportunity to peacefully experience this important experience of faith.'
At the end of the audience he gave them an image of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, as a protection and a sign of gratitude for their work.
