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The City Police reaches its historical maximum
The City Police currently has 3,500 officers, the highest number ever. Women account for 19% of the corps, also the highest percentage to date.
Starting February 1st, new updates to the Byelaw on Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic
New updates to the Byelaw on Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic which seek to prioritise pedestrians and regulate personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) and their use around the city.
Victim-assistance service for victims of gender violence, expanded
Victim-assistance service for victims of gender violence. This service is aimed at victims of gender violence and their children. Assistance is priority, comprehensive and with professionals specialising in this area.
Safe mobility
Find out about the regulations and help us to make our journeys safer.
Recording devices added to the equipment of the Guàrdia Urbana city police force
We hereby inform you that the Guàrdia Urbana city police force now uses body-worn video cameras as a policing tool for ensuring citizen safety.
Where to find us
There is always a GUB territorial unit nearby.
News
The City Police take part in the 2nd Meeting against Gender Violence in Sarajevo
04/12/2025 - 09:27 h
Safety and prevention. The meetings were held in Sarajevo from 30 November to 3 December.
Award for the City Police in the tenth Women and Traffic Management Awardsico
03/12/2025 - 12:12 h
Safety and prevention. Award for trajectory, commitment and contributions in the realm of road safety and mobility.
Special Christmas operation activated for security, coexistence, mobility and cleaning
28/11/2025 - 14:43 h
Christmas. Municipal services will be stepped up until 19 January.
Relevant projects
Procedures with the GUB
All procedures under the GUB's responsibility can be carried out in person at the Information and Procedures Office from 9 am to 2 pm. To do so, you need to make an appointment.
Some of these units are offices for receiving complaints and reports; check here for the types of complaints and reports that can be filed.
Remember that many of the procedures can be carried out online through Barcelona City Council’s Virtual Office.
Seguretat ciutadana
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Intervencions de seguretat ciutadana
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Seguretat xarxa metro
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Dispositius estacionals: Operació estiu, Dispositiu Nadal, inici curs escolar, etc
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Inspeccions: joguines, aliments en mal estat, pirotècnia, etc
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Vigilància activa a carrers i espais verds
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Intervencions de repressió del delicte (detenir i custodiar persones, cercar i protegir proves de delictes, etc)
Seguretat viària
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Intervencions accidents de trànsit
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Regulació moviments i estacionaments via pública
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Programa de formació en seguretat viària laboral
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Controls alcoholèmies i drogotests
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Consells conductors (bicicleta, cotxe, moto) i vianants
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Consells mobilitat gent gran
Proximitat i Convivència
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Trobades amb la ciutadania
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Policia de Barri
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Programa ‘A prop teu’ (gent gran)
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Servei d’Educació per a la Seguretat
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Projecte Joves i Autoritat
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Policia assistencial (persones ferides, persones extraviades, persones malaltes, etc)
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Tinença responsable d’animals de companyia
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Control d’apartaments turístics
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Coordinació d’obres
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Gestió de troballes
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Intervencions mal ús de l’entorn urbà
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Suport a altres institucions quan sol·liciten col·laboració en alguna fase d'un procediment aliè
Useful telephone numbers. 24-hour assistance
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