Overview
- Events in cities including Toledo, Cartagena and Oviedo highlighted the force’s service values and reaffirmed its civic mission.
- The Asturias police chief detailed emerging risks such as terrorism, rising radicalization, hostile-state activity and destabilizing cyber actions, along with threats linked to AI, quantum computing and autonomous drones.
- Government delegates in Cartagena described the National Police as indispensable to the city’s social, political and economic life.
- Speakers called for joint responses that bring together the Guardia Civil, local police, judiciary and prosecutors, the armed forces, universities, businesses and civil society.
- The ceremonies included medals for distinguished officers, recognition of retirements and tributes to the fallen, while Castilla-La Mancha officials reported a seven-year staffing increase of 22%.