Canary Islands Police Recruitment Extension

Background

The Canary Islands' General Police Corps has officially extended the deadline for completing a merit-based competition to fill police positions.

Original and New Deadlines

• Original deadline: August 21, 2025
• New deadline: January 5, 2026

This extension grants a total of four months and fifteen days.

Reasons for the Extension

• The Evaluation Committee requested more time to assess candidates due to organizational challenges and workload.
• The extension allows additional time for evaluating candidates.
• The number of evaluation sessions has increased from 80 to better address the process's complexity.

Implications

This decision ensures a thorough review while highlighting ongoing efforts to streamline police recruitment in the region.

For residents, this means a secure, transparent process to boost law enforcement staffing, ultimately contributing to better safety and public service in the Canary Islands.