How to protect ourselves from forest fires
Public collaboration plays a key part in achieving a mountain free of fires.
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.
Barcelona’s firefighters are returning to the city’s markets
On various Fridays and Saturdays during the year, the fire service will be explaining how to prevent fires in the home and what to do if one breaks out.
Starting February 1st, 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 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
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18/09/2025 - 09:28 h Security and prevention, Mobility and transport, La Mercè Disruptions to mobility for La Mercè Fun Run 2025The run is being held on Sunday, 21 September.
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17/09/2025 - 12:51 h Security and prevention Display by the mounted and dog sections of the City Police for La MercèThe activities help to keep in shape the animals that provide service in public streets.
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17/09/2025 - 09:39 h Feminism-women For La Mercè festivities free of gender-based violenceFor La Mercè festivities free of gender-based violence
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18/08/2025 - 15:26 h Security and prevention Enforcement campaign for cyclists and personal mobility vehiclesThe campaign is part of the strategy to reach zero victims by 2050.
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