The Guàrdia Urbana (English: Urban Guard) is the municipal police force for the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
History
Originally it was formed in November 1843 as the "Municipal Guard". Although in 1907 it became the "Urban Guard".
Originally their police officers were armed with a sabre, pistol, and a rifle. Following Tragic Week events in 1909 the force was demilitarized, and officers are now armed with sidearms for personal defence.
During the early 20th century the force based their uniform types around that of the British Police uniform. The emergency contact number is 092.
Equipment
Police officers carry long batons, Walther P99 pistols and PDAs.
Ranks
- Constable
- Senior Constable
- Sergeant
- Sub-inspector
- Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Sub-superintendent
- Superintendent
Vehicles
- Primarily Toyota Prius V; previously Citroën, SEAT Altea XL and SEAT Toledo patrol cars
- Renault Trafic and Citroën Jumpy vans
- Nissan Pathfinder 4WD vehicles
- Honda F 250 and Piaggio scooters
- Polaris dune buggies
- Yamaha XT 600 E (off-road) and Honda ST1300 E (traffic policing) motorbikes
See also
- Mossos d'Esquadra
- Corps of Firefighters of Catalonia
References
External links
- Official website (English)
- Official website (Catalan)
- Official website (Spanish)
