Canary Islands Police Recruitment Cooperation Extension

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially extended a four-year cooperation agreement with the Federation of Municipalities, enabling local councils to delegate police recruitment processes. This move aims to streamline the hiring of local police officers across the islands, ensuring a more efficient and consistent selection system.

The extension, signed on May 16, 2025, follows the original 2021 agreement and is part of ongoing efforts to adapt police recruitment to new regulations, such as the 2024 decree establishing updated criteria for police officer selection, training, and career progression.

Changes and Reforms

• Replacing references to an outdated safety and emergency directorate with the current Directorate of Public Safety Studies, Training, and Research, reflecting organizational restructuring.
• Clarification of rules on the number of vacancies and their inclusion in public employment offers.
• Ensuring new police slots are officially approved and published before exams.

Support and Benefits

• The agreement supports local authorities by financing exams, transportation, and training expenses.
• Fosters more efficient police recruitment.
• For residents, this translates to a potentially quicker and more transparent process for police appointments, improving public safety across the islands.