The Government Board has given the green light to the regulatory agreement for the Municipal Police Force, which will benefit around 6,300 officers. The agreement, signed with three unions, improves pay and guarantees service delivery.
The new collective agreement for the Municipal Police of Madrid, approved this Thursday by the Government Board, will bring substantial improvements to the working conditions of the nearly 6,300 officers in the force. The agreement, signed on July 3 by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida and the unions CPPM, CSIT-UP, and UPM — which represent over 78% of the workforce — updates the special regime of the force and aims to compensate for overtime and services carried out by personnel due to a lack of staff.
More budget and personnel since 2019
Deputy Mayor and Delegate for Security and Emergencies, Inma Sanz, highlighted that the agreement "guarantees the best service for Madrid residents" and emphasized the municipal government's commitment to the Local Police. According to Sanz, since 2019, the budget for the force has increased by 54%, and the workforce has grown by 13% compared to that year.
Additionally, eight new police stations and a logistics unit have been built, and over 60 million euros have been allocated to renewing the vehicle fleet. The force has also been equipped with new technologies, such as 'taser' devices, surveillance systems, and drones, as detailed by the municipal spokesperson.
Salary improvements and guaranteed services
The new agreement particularly focuses on pay: it improves the specific supplement, overtime, and voluntary shifts, among other aspects. The aim is for the workforce to have a sufficient number of officers to handle both ordinary and extraordinary tasks, thus preventing staff shortages from affecting service quality.
"This government team has demonstrated in its two terms its recognition of the daily work of the Municipal Police to ensure coexistence and security in the capital," stated Sanz, who reiterated that the agreement "compensates for the services that, due to a lack of personnel, the workforce has to perform."
A majority union backing
The pact was signed by the three unions representing the force, which account for over 78% of the votes in the last union elections. This gives the agreement broad legitimacy among the officers, who will see their conditions improved immediately.
For the average citizen, the agreement translates into a more motivated police force with better resources, resulting in greater security on the streets of the capital. The new police stations and the renewed fleet will allow for a quicker and more effective response to any incidents.
"This agreement is another step towards the professionalization and dignification of our Municipal Police," valued a union spokesperson, who urged not to lower the guard in negotiating future improvements.
The agreement will take effect upon its publication in the Official Bulletin of the Community of Madrid, expected in the coming weeks. Officers will begin to notice salary improvements in their paychecks gradually, although the City Council has not specified exact timelines.
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