Overview

• The Generalitat approved in December 2024 a gradual expansion to raise the Mossos d’Esquadra from 18,988 officers in 2025 to 25,000 by 2030.
• In June 2025, 750 new recruits from the current promotion commenced field assignments, marking the initiative’s first deployment phase.
• Catalunya’s ratio of 3.3 officers per 1,000 inhabitants lags behind the Spanish average of 3.8, while its criminal infraction rate of 63.7 per 1,000 inhabitants exceeds the national rate of 50.5.
• Nearly 3,000 officers are projected to retire by 2030, prompting a redefinition of second-activity roles to leverage veterans in teaching, community outreach, and analytical support.
• The expansion plan includes specialized training streams to address evolving threats such as cybercrime and other sophisticated criminal activities.