Appointment of Carlos Alberto Peña Ventura as a Career Police Officer

Background and Selection Process

• The Santa Cruz de La Palma city council has officially appointed Carlos Alberto Peña Ventura as a career police officer following a rigorous selection process.
• Peña Ventura, who has demonstrated outstanding performance during his practical training and evaluation, was chosen from a competitive internal promotion system.
• This appointment highlights the town’s commitment to fostering local talent and strengthening its police force.

Training and Certification

• Peña Ventura completed a comprehensive training cycle, including a 600-hour practical internship, which he successfully passed with excellent evaluations from his mentors.
• His progress was recognized in June during a final review by the selection tribunal, granting him full capacity to serve as an Official of the Police Local.
• He will serve in the Local Police Corps of Grupo C, Subgroup C1.

Transition and Implications

"The move aligns with recent efforts to professionalize and expand local policing, ensuring officers are well-prepared for their responsibilities."

• The appointment comes with a one-month window for Peña Ventura to formally take office, after which he will officially acquire his status as a career police officer.
• This transition aims to improve service quality and reliability for residents.

Overall Significance

• Overall, the announcement reflects ongoing administrative steps to enhance public safety and reinforce local governance.