Mayor José Luis Sanz presided over the swearing-in of 28 new officers on Friday in the Salón Colón, strengthening the Seville Local Police force.
The Seville Local Police force now includes 28 new officers who took their oaths in a ceremony led by Mayor José Luis Sanz at the Salón Colón of the Town Hall. With these additions, the City Council continues its plan to enhance public safety initiated in 2025.
These 28 officers join the 18 police officers who were incorporated in February 2026, the 12 mobility agents who took their oaths earlier this year, the 53 officers who did so in September 2025, and those still in training who will swear in before the year ends. In total, the local government plans to incorporate 220 new police officers between 2025, 2026, and 2027, as the mayor highlighted during the event.
Improvements in Conditions and Equipment
Sanz emphasized that the government team's priority is not only to increase the workforce but also to improve working conditions and the equipment for officers. In this regard, he announced that the regulations, the Job Position Relationship (RPT), and the Job Position Valuation (VPT) are being finalized, as the current one is "outdated and does not meet the city's needs."
The mayor highlighted the establishment of units such as the Tutor Agents and the Risk Attention Group (GAR), as well as the improvement works in the Local Police Headquarters building. He also announced the relocation of the Triana-Los Remedios police station to Altadis and the Macarena station to the Hogar Virgen de los Reyes.
"We have made a historic commitment to security with a large-scale recruitment drive that will expedite the processes to have police on the streets as soon as possible" – José Luis Sanz, Mayor of Seville.
Renewal of the Vehicle Fleet
One of the key aspects of the security plan is the renewal of police vehicles, with an investment of 13 million euros. A total of 149 vehicles, including cars and vans, have been acquired, which is 21 more than previously. The new vehicles are more environmentally friendly and better equipped for daily service.
All vehicles are equipped with defibrillators, an improvement that the mayor has described as "significant, considering that they are often the first to arrive at many emergencies." This measure aims to provide officers with tools to act in cases of cardiac arrest while waiting for medical services to arrive.
For the residents of Seville, this reinforcement of the workforce and the improvement of equipment translates into a greater police presence on the streets and a quicker response to emergencies. The City Council expects the 220 new officers to be fully operational before 2028, which will result in a significant increase in the ratio of police per inhabitant in the capital of Seville.
The public call to fill these positions has taken place over the past few months, and the officers still in training are expected to join before the end of the year. With these measures, the City Council aims to reverse the lack of personnel that the Local Police has faced in previous years.
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