🌓 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Correction Made to Police Officer Appointments in the Canary Islands

Published: August 28, 2025|justice-and-safety|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands' Police Appointment Correction

Overview

The Canary Islands' government has issued an official correction to a previous appointment resolution involving new police officers.

Originally, the resolution named candidates for permanent positions in the General Police Corps based on their selection order. However, the initial document overlooked the importance of sorting candidates by their scores.

Details of the Correction

This correction now clarifies that appointments should follow the candidates' ranking, ensuring:

  • Transparency
  • Fairness in the hiring process

"The appointments will be made following the candidates' ranking based on their scores."

Significance

This update matters for residents and expats because it guarantees a merit-based approach, which:

  • Strengthens trust in local security
  • Enhances employment practices

It also demonstrates the administration’s commitment to proper procedures, which can impact ongoing and future police recruitment efforts.

  • The correction is effective immediately.
  • It is publicly available through the official bulletin.
  • Citizens or interested parties who wish to challenge this decision can do so through administrative or judicial channels within strict deadlines.

Conclusion

Overall, this move underlines the Canary Islands’ efforts to maintain integrity in public sector appointments amid ongoing police staffing needs.