The Governing Board approved this Thursday the new collective agreement for the Municipal Police, which affects 6,300 officers and includes salary increases and compensation for extraordinary services.
The City Council of Madrid has given the green light to the new collective agreement for the Municipal Police, an agreement that will benefit 6,300 officers and includes improvements in specific supplements, overtime, and voluntary shifts. The measure, approved this Thursday by the Governing Board, aims to compensate for the additional services that the staff has had to assume due to a lack of personnel, as occurred during the recent visit of the Pope to the capital.
The mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has signed the agreement with the three main unions of the force: CPPM, CSIT-UP, and UPM, which represent more than 78% of the staff. "This guarantees recognition for the daily work they do to ensure coexistence and security," highlighted the deputy mayor and delegate for Security and Emergencies, Inma Sanz, during the approval of the text.
700 more officers on the streets since 2019
Since Almeida arrived at Cibeles in 2019, the staff of the Municipal Police has grown by more than 700 officers, a 13% increase once retirements are discounted. In total, 2,800 positions have been called, of which nearly 1,700 have taken possession. The latest promotion, 326 new officers, is already serving in the 21 district police stations and the seven specialized police stations.
The mayor has urged the central government to modify the replacement rate to incorporate more officers, a request that, as he has recalled, has not been addressed despite repeated petitions. Nevertheless, the City Council plans to continue increasing the staff: in the Debate on the State of the City, Almeida announced the consolidation of the historic increase in security and emergency staff, with more than 2,000 new incorporations underway or planned for this year.
Fleet renewal and new police stations
The budget allocated to the Municipal Police has increased by 54% during Almeida's term. This money has translated into the complete renewal of the vehicle fleet, the construction of new police stations, and the incorporation of advanced technology, such as surveillance cameras and drones. Additionally, the force is making progress in incorporating women and rejuvenating the staff: the average age of the new officers is 33 years.
For the residents of Madrid, these improvements represent a reinforcement of security in the districts. The new police stations and the increase in personnel will allow for a quicker response to incidents and a greater police presence on the streets. The agreement also ensures that extraordinary services such as large events or state visits do not overwhelm the staff.
The City Council plans to call for 1,400 more positions for the Municipal Police under the Plan 10,000, a progressive program to strengthen essential municipal services. The next call is expected before the end of the year, according to municipal sources.
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