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City Police campaign under way to improve the safety of school transport
Safety and prevention. The City Police will be running this specific campaign all week, aimed at improving the safety of school transport.
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The City Police, committed to the elimination of violence against women
Safety and prevention. Today, 25 November, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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Measures to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 extended
Covid-19. The measures will remain in force until 23 November.
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Eight animals rescued from a home in atrocious hygiene conditions
Safety and prevention. The City Police located a flat in the Eixample district where five dogs, a cat and two chinchillas were living in atrocious conditions.
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The City Police provides support for the Triathlon European Cup
Safety and prevention. Barcelona takes to the world sports stage again with a top-class event for national and international triathletes.
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The City Police steps up its night operations
Safety and prevention. The number of officers on duty at night will rise by 32%, providing a better response for citizens.
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Balance of action by the City Police over the first weekend of new Covid-19 restrictions
Safety and prevention. Over 3,700 formal denouncements have been made for the consumption of alcohol in public places since the start of September.
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The City Police renews its chain of command with its biggest ever internal promotion campaign
Safety and prevention. Over 16% of internal promotion places have been occupied by women.
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Over 6,500 people set to take entrance exams for the City Police
Safety and prevention. The recruitment tests for the 282 places will be conducted according to a civil protection protocol, to ensure compliance with all the health measures.
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City Police to step up prevention of male sexist violence for La Mercè
Safety and prevention. The City Police will be stepping up their preventive detection of male violence towards women under the action protocols for nightlife areas.