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When the current system was replaced by the new system, the authority of the police remained as it was, with no increase or decrease. Many have suggested the necessity of increasing the number of Europeans in the police force if foreign privileges change its duties, especially in Egyptian cities. I say that this increase is necessary whether the privileges change or not. However, I agree with them on what they have pointed out, because I believe that increasing the number of European police officers will lead to inactivity in the exercise of authority. I know that the police system has not reached the height of perfection in any European country. Rather, the term "European police" has a greater impact on the Egyptian mind, and in countries where national sentiments are sometimes inflamed, unfortunately, it is feared that the Egyptian police's interaction with Europeans in its duties may lead to what is to be avoided. More than what is preferred, the European increases only in cities (1), and the increase More than what is preferred, the European increases only in cities (1), and the increase More than what is preferred When the police apprehend a European, according to the current system, their consul must be informed of the apprehension immediately. However, according to the system I request, police officers are not obligated to inform their consul of the apprehension, but rather have the right to inform him if they wish. However, they will have acquired, by virtue of the treatment, the right to release him immediately if he provides bail or to appear before a European judge within twenty-four full hours after his apprehension. This is the greatest guarantee that a foreigner can find, even if apprehended in the greatest countries, for personal liberty. I have been told that according to the system I request, a European will not be able to rely on the protection of their political representative or consular delegate to prevent police overreach and abuse of authority, as they can now. This statement stems from an error, because all that the political representative or consular delegate can do now, if they see that the police have mistreated a man or woman of their nationality, is to complain to the executive authorities in the Egyptian government so that they can investigate the complaint and compel the offender if they find the complaint to be true. There is nothing in all that I have proposed and requested that prevents this from remaining as it is now. I have elaborated on the intervention of the police due to its inherent importance, and also because I have established that many senior and distinguished Europeans are seeking to enrich the systems of the capitulations system. (1) See Chapter (65) on the Police.