Spain is preparing to deploy thousands more police and security guards this summer as visitors surge. The National Police and Civil Security Forces will increase the 4,002 increase spread across nine regions of the country and its surrounding islands to 4,002. Andalusia, Asturia, the Canary Islands, Cantabria and Valencia communities, Galicia, the Balearic Islands, Madrid and the Murcia region are all all about this peak season, and this is all about police presence.
The Ministry of Home Affairs will preside over the summer plans, ending July 1st to August 31st in all regions except Balearics, which will continue until September 30th. The National Police Department has 1,577 additional officers.
The civil security forces amount to 2,425 officers, adding to the 29,796 staff already allocated, bringing a total of 32,221.
The officers of both units consist of specialized air units (helicopters and drones), dog handlers, underground patrols, mobile brigades and cavalry.
Trainee officers from the National Police Academy in Avila and the Civil Security Guard Academy in Baeza will also be promoted.
The National Police and Civil Security will strengthen surveillance of Camino de Santiago through Cavalry Units and the 10 Mobile Pilgrim Support Offices (OMAP).
Prevention and response measures will be implemented to prevent crimes that may affect residents and tourists during their trip.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said: “The summer season represents a key moment for the sector, especially in coastal and island territory, so the Ministry of Interiors aims to provide effective protection and safety in general to enjoy all tourism-related activities.
“The ultimate goal is to increase the safety of tourist destination citizens in order to minimize the risks associated with general crime and cybercrime, as well as the threat posed by jihadist terrorism, and provide faster and more effective support to those who harm criminal activities and incidents that in the broadest sense affect security.
“To this end, security forces will increase surveillance and preventive control in urban and intercity roads, train stations, ports, airports, hotels, beaches, campsites and, generally, places and spaces where large numbers of people exist.”
