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 City Police reaches its historical maximum
It has more than 3,431 personnel, 18% of whom are women, the highest percentage achieved so far.
How to protect ourselves from forest fires
Public collaboration plays a key part in achieving a mountain free of fires.
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.
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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30/06/2025 - 14:07 h Security and prevention The Firefighters’ Nautical Mile raises over €14,000 for research into cancer in childrenThe ACE has been organising this non-competitive swim for nine years, with no winners, only participants.
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25/06/2025 - 19:50 h Security and prevention The City Police gets 125 new officersThe new intake brings the ranks of the police corps to a record level, with 3,500 officers.
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27/06/2025 - 12:40 h Security and prevention Sixty trainee firefighters complete their training at the ISCPNow the recruits must pass the next stage to be finally named as part of the corps. The practical stage starts on Monday, 30 June.
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27/06/2025 - 12:14 h Security and prevention City Police and National Police free four victims of labour exploitationThe operation was launched as the investigation into the aggressions against the first victims aroused suspicions there could have been more.
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