As of my personal experience from 2014, you have to request it. You will not automatically be accompanied by a police escort.
*** Update***
Again, as of my personal experience from 2014, you are able to travel to Tog Wajaale and Berbara without SUP facing no problems.
According to Lonely Planet:
All hotels can arrange SPU protection. It costs about US$20 per day for a soldier, plus food.
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