Spain: Community Policing In The Spanish National Police

The security needs of citizens change over time and public services must respond to these changes, as well as to the demands of citizens. Citizen satisfaction, in this sense, will translate into social recognition of the police institution and an improved corporate image.

To develop preventive action in order to improve public safety, Spanish National Police implements Community Policing Programme through the Community Policing Delegate. This Delegate is establish as a direct communication channel between the citizen and the police.