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New call with 128 places for City Police officers

The application period is open from 30 November to 19 December.

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Special operation for Christmas 2023

Until 7 January, there are more resources mobilised in the neighbourhoods to ensure safety, mobility, cleaning and coexistence.

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What is the influence of alcohol and drugs in reckless driving?

The Barcelona Road Safety Forum addressed this tòpic from policing, legal, social and health angles.

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226 awards given on the annual day of the City Police

The most emotive part of the ceremony, that took place in the auditorium at the CCIB, was the tribute to the three officers who died during the past year.

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Welcome to the 132 new City Police officers

La incorporació dels agents de la 96a promoció, als quals s’ha donat la benvinguda al pg. de Lluís Companys, suposa el màxim històric, amb 3.400 efectius.

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Barcelona City Police corps gets 132 new officers

This increase in the number of officers is aimed at improving service for the public, as these officers will carry out local work in the streets.

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17 d'agost
Homenatge a les víctimes del 17 d'agost
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Homenatge a les víctimes del 17 d'agost

Homage to the victims of the terrorist attacks of 17 August

A ceremony in the Rambla, during which a wreath was laid and a minute’s silence held before the memorial to the all victims of the terrorist attacks, with attendees expressing their support for the victims’ families and friends.

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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.

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Agents de la Guàrdia Urbana a la platja
Pla Endreça
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"Pla Endreça"

The plan includes interventions in regard to cleaning, maintaining urban furniture, inspections to reduce antisocial behaviour and support for vulnerable people

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Barcelona City Council takes part in the new european project SPIRIT

The project is designed to improve police readiness and responses in places of mass worship.

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Spanish Forum for Urban Prevention and Security (FEPSU)

Association of municipalities and local bodies for the defence and promotion of public prevention and security policies.

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The Area of Security, Prevention and Coexistence leads the city of Barcelona's public security and prevention policies. It is made up of three large areas of action: the Guàrdia Urbana [city] police force, the Fire Brigade and the Prevention Services Department.

News

  • Vista aèria general de la ciutat de Barcelona i la Via Laietana.
    05/12/2023 - 11:32 h Security and prevention We take part in the European Forum on the Protection of Public Spaces

    The meeting is being held today in Brussels.

  • Una nena aixeca els braços davant els llums de Nadal.
    04/12/2023 - 11:54 h Special operation under way for Christmas 2023

    The arrival of the festive season brings the start of a plan to ensure safety, mobility, cleaning and coexistence across the city.

  • 01/12/2023 - 12:26 h Security and prevention New edition of the activity for young people “Canvi de marxa”

    The City Police and a firefighter medic from the Barcelona Fire Service took part.

  • Fòrum Barcelona Seguretat Viària
    01/12/2023 - 12:15 h The Barcelona Road Safety Forum analyses the influence of alcohol and drugs in reckless driving

    The meeting was held yesterday at the CaixaForum Macaya.

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