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Las Palmas Local Police: No Cars, Obsolete Radios, and Only Four Tasers for 520 Officers

A union denounces the lack of material resources and administrative paralysis affecting the response capacity of the city's Local Police and Firefighters.

Police Taser device with low battery on wet asphalt, with blurred emergency lights in the background.
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Police Taser device with low battery on wet asphalt, with blurred emergency lights in the background.

The Local Police of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria faces a crisis of material resources, with an obsolete vehicle fleet, outdated radios, and only four operational Taser devices for over 500 officers.

Citizen security in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is compromised by an "administrative paralysis" affecting both the Local Police and the Firefighters. According to the spokesperson for the USPB union, Víctor García, the city is experiencing an "embudo effect" where the lack of execution of tenders leaves officers without basic tools for patrolling.
Officer mobility is one of the most critical issues. The patrol vehicle rental contract is nearing expiration, creating uncertainty about unit availability. This is compounded by obsolete radio equipment, awaiting a tender for 400 new radios that, according to the union, should have been prioritized years ago to ensure service safety and efficiency.
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"If they cancel the rental and take away the vehicles, we are left practically at minimums."

USPB Spokesperson
The situation regarding Taser devices is particularly alarming. Despite their announced purchase, the lack of regulated training prevents their legal use by officers. Currently, only four devices are available for the entire force, many with battery problems or defects, making their effective use in ordinary services nearly impossible.
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"Having 4 Tasers for 500 officers is a mockery."

USPB Spokesperson
Infrastructure also shows deficiencies. The city lacks an operational shooting range; construction of a new facility, which cost two and a half million euros, is two years behind schedule due to technical errors. This forces police officers to travel to Santa Lucía de Tirajana for their mandatory shooting practice.
The age pyramid of the Local Police force is concerning. While retirements occur, the incorporation of new officers is slow: 45 officers have completed their training and await appointment, and another 57 will start the academy by year-end, not being operational until 2027. This lack of resources coincides with a rise in street aggression, with increasingly dangerous interventions.
Added to the resource crisis is the economic one, with outstanding debts from the City Council for productivity shifts worked during special events since November. The union calls for real four-year planning to avoid current "patches" and provide the city with a serious security plan.

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