El alcalde presenta el nuevo Grupo de Apoyo y Reacción de la Policía Local de Sevilla

The Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz, presented the Seville Local Police Support and Reaction Group at the warehouses on Calatrava Street, in the Historic Quarter, where they will be based. The new Intervention Unit is a tactical group made up of 36 officers: 30 police officers, 4 sergeants, a sub-inspector, and a Chief Superintendent. Sanz explained that the officers of this new unit have undergone a rigorous selection process and training, which will be ongoing to create an elite team. The unit will also have its own equipment, uniforms, vehicles, and dedicated headquarters. The mayor explained that "the launch of this unit represents not only a fulfilled commitment but also a significant improvement in service to citizens, invaluable support for the rest of the force, and the achievement of a long-standing request from the Seville Local Police Force, which will begin providing service on the streets today." The mayor added that the current administration has launched this operational group within the Local Police in just three years. "We had the capacity to do it, we had the right people within the police force to implement it, and above all, we believed in its usefulness. The will to do things is crucial," he emphasized. The GAR (Rapid Action Group) was created to respond to situations requiring a team with specific qualifications. "Citizens will notice the arrival of this new unit. It's a tool the Local Police needed to continue growing, not only in terms of personnel and equipment but also in their versatility and ability to solve problems," the mayor insisted. To reach this point, a rigorous selection process and exceptional training were conducted, involving the National Police, the Civil Guard, and the Public Prosecutor's Office. Although initial training has concluded, the unit will continue to receive ongoing courses, as any elite team would. The Intervention Unit will be physically located in the city center, specifically in the Calatrava Warehouses. The GAR (Rapid Action Group) will have equipment different from the rest of the force, including shields, helmets, and all types of protective gear to guarantee the safety of officers during operations. In addition to vehicles, they will have a fully equipped all-terrain vehicle to allow access in any situation, without limitations. "The GAR's way of working will be its hallmark, and it will be noticeable not only in its uniforms but also in its deployment and its presence in any operation. The cars, the uniforms, the training, and the headquarters represent a commitment to excellence. Seville is a great city that, without losing its essence, continues to grow and modernize to face new challenges. That's why we need the Local Police, our police force, to continue growing, just like the city it serves and protects every day," Sanz concluded.