News
Activation of pollution episode protocol for high levels of PM10
Pollution. Temporary measures are in place to cut the high levels, such as more intense watering down of streets and the prohibition of municipal activity which generates dust.
Measures to contain the spread of Covid-19
COVID-19. Bars and restaurants can open for longer hours as from Monday 8 March, but most measures such as the county lockdown and the curfew remain in place.
The City Police take part in a European webinar on nightlife
Safety and prevention. The police corps shared its implementation of the “We won’t keep quiet” protocol in the nightlife area on Barcelona’s seafront.
Medals of merit and plaques of recognition awarded by the City Police for 2020
Safety and prevention. The ceremony was held in the Saló de Cent and streamed on the police website.
New cameras to cut speeds and accident rates
Mobility and transport. By the end of the year, 75% of the city’s streets will have a speed limit of 30 km/h. The addition of more speed control points will help consolidate this model.
Serious breaches to regulations detected by the City Police at a pet shop
Safety and prevention. The inspection detected sick animals on sale and the bodies of 18 dogs which were not on the shop register.
A municipal public awareness campaign on road safety gets under way
Safety and prevention. The campaign ‘That’s not accidental’ combines images of real accidents with road safety information.
Activation of pollution episode protocol for high levels of PM10
Pollution. Temporary measures are in place to cut the high levels, such as more intense watering down of streets and the prohibition of municipal activity which generates dust.
City Police to offer 259 places in 2021
Safety and prevention. The competitive entry process starts in March.
Rough sea warning activated
Safety and prevention. People are reminded that access to the groynes at the beach is prohibited.