The Guardia Civil in Alicante has officially welcomed 186 trainee officers who are set to begin their practical training across various units in the province over the coming months. The ceremony took place at the facilities of the Guardia Civil’s Provincial Maritime Service, located in the Port of Alicante.
Presided over by Colonel Francisco Poyato, the head of the Alicante Command, and José Antonio Cuadros, Secretary General of the Government Sub-delegation in Alicante, the event also saw the attendance of the commanders from the province’s companies where the trainees will commence their duties this Monday.
Of the 186 new arrivals, 127 are men and 59 are women, with women now accounting for nearly a third of the intake. This total represents a notable increase from the 168 trainees who joined the province last year, reflecting a continuing upward trend in both total numbers and female recruitment.
The officers originate from the 131st graduating class of the Baeza Guards Academy in Jaén and the 172nd graduating class of the “Duque de Ahumada” Young Guards College in Valdemoro, Madrid. Having completed their initial year of academic training, these recruits are now starting a forty-week period of practical training within real operational units.
During this final phase, the students will be assigned to 36 posts across the province of Alicante, operating within the four territorial companies of the Command. Each officer will be tasked with public safety duties, which is identified as a critical area of focus during the busy summer season.
The reinforcement is particularly timely for the province, which experiences a substantial surge in population during the summer months. As transient numbers multiply in many Alicante municipalities, the demand for enhanced prevention and citizen assistance services grows significantly.
During the presentation, the new officers were reminded of their public service commitment and the essential role they play in protecting both residents and visitors. Following the reading of the code of conduct, the trainees signed their pledge before the commanders of their respective territorial units.
Across Spain, a total of 3,123 trainee police officers are joining territorial public safety units this week, an increase of 390 compared to the previous year. Additionally, 874 of these trainees will complete their development within specialised units, including Traffic, the Reserve and Security Group, Fiscal, or Maritime services. This deployment bolsters the presence of the Guardia Civil in Alicante during a vital period defined by high levels of tourism and the ongoing requirement to ensure security across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
