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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.
The City Police reaches its historical maximum
It has more than 3,431 personnel, 18% of whom are women, the highest percentage achieved so far.
Victim-assistance service for victims of gender violence, expanded
The Guàrdia Urbana [city police] are incorporating a new assistance service (SAV) at Ciutat Vella Police Station for victims of gender violence and their children, offering priority, comprehensive and specialist assistance.
Safe mobility
Find out about the regulations and help us to make our journeys safer.
Dial 112 for all emergències
The 112 phone number replaces the 092 number for the City Police and the 080 number for the Fire Service.
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.
Neighbourhood Police
We are your neighbourhood's key officers working on prevention and with the district’s various services to improve community life.
Want to learn about the GUB's history?
You can find further information on the force’s history here
News
Application process open for 134 places with the Barcelona City Police
19/03/2025 - 14:54 h
Safety and prevention. The application process is open from 20 March to 8 April.
City Police and Fire Service, two professional options present at the Teaching Fair
24/03/2025 - 16:26 h
Safety and prevention. The City Police and the Barcelona Fire Service will be back at in annual Teaching Fair, which is on at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc from 26 to 30 March 2025.
New responsible pet ownership campaign
24/03/2025 - 08:05 h
Safety and prevention. In keeping with the Pla Endreça, the intention is to foster social and respectful behaviour in common areas and guarantee the excellence of public space.
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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