Canary Islands Appoints Language Expert for Police Promotions

Context and Purpose

In a move to ensure fairness and high standards in upcoming police promotional tests, the Canary Islands government has appointed a specialist to assist with the language proficiency portion of the police hiring process.

Appointment Details

• Specifically, they named Bibiana Concepción García Fajardo, an experienced English teacher and official at the Official Language School, to serve as an expert advisor during the exam.

Significance and Goals

This appointment highlights the government's commitment to transparency and professionalism in police recruitment.

• The use of expert advisers, who provide technical guidance without voting rights, aims to:
  • Improve exam quality and consistency
  • Lead to more accurate assessments of candidates' language skills
• These skills are increasingly vital for police work in a multilingual and diverse society.

Broader Implications

The decision reflects broader efforts to:

• Modernize and enhance public safety recruitment processes
• Maintain clarity for all applicants
• It also underscores the importance of linguistic skills in policing across Spain and its territories, especially in regions like the Canary Islands with a significant international population.

Official Publication

The appointment was officially published in the Canary Islands Official Bulletin on May 6, 2026.