An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Virreinato del Egelion. The subject of the opinion poll was The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 26.35% | The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest. |
| 17.21% | A civilian police force is in place, backed up by the military. |
| 22.33% | A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies. |
| 34.10% | A civilian police force is in place and the military is not allowed to play any part in it. |