Hong Kong police generally earned $ 17.3 million in benefits over the past 6 months of protests, Reuters reported.

According to a report by city lawmakers in response to a written request from the civil service bureau, $ 50 million was earmarked for food allowances for front-line officers and employees who worked during the protests for 12 hours or more during the day.

An additional 85 million Hong Kong dollars was paid for benefits amid the work of the police.

According to a survey conducted by the Institute of public opinion research, the rating of the police, which had been highly respected in the past, reached a record low due to widespread complaints by protesters about abuse of authority and ill-treatment.