Controls Alicante Provincial Police Station conducted a field coordination meeting focused on strengthening collaboration with private security partners. During sessions with leaders from management and modernization units (EGM) across the province, along with company representatives, the National Police worked to sustain and expand joint efforts on industrial sites. Entrepreneurs called for greater involvement of associations in these activity areas to support productive development, job creation, and sustained economic growth.
The gathering also highlighted the need to enhance communication channels and to boost police participation in shared initiatives with private security providers. The participants agreed on the importance of boosting professional development and training opportunities for private security personnel, emphasizing how such growth can elevate the overall security ecosystem.
The meeting took place at the facilities of the local Armed Forces group, within the Las Atalayas industrial estate area and other strategic business districts. Representing the National Police were the chief of the Citizens’ Security Brigade, along with relevant authorities from Elche and Elda, including the head inspector of the Police Station and the head of the Special Security Regional Unit. The Alicante Civil Guard Command contributed through its Chief of Operations, with Lieutenant Colonel leading the dialogue. Key business associations and regional organizations, through the Valencia Community Business Confederation (CEV) and the Valencia Community Industrial Estates Federation (FEPEVAL), participated to ensure broad sector representation.
The core objective of the meeting was to foster closer collaboration and improve public-private sector coordination. This included formalizing the role of the National Police, EGM bodies, and contracted private security firms in service delivery within their respective spheres of influence, ensuring alignment with public safety goals and private sector needs.
Participating industrial areas included the Elche Industrial Park, Las Atalayas, and Pla de la Vallonga in Alicante, along with Finca Lacy in Elda, Cotes Baixes in Alcoy, and Rubial in Villa de Villena, illustrating a broad geographic footprint across the province.
Communication channels
The head of the Las Atalayas industrial estate area welcomed attendees and underscored the consensus to strengthen communication lines between the National Police and private security services. The emphasis was placed on building more effective channels for information-sharing, incident response, and collaborative planning.
On the topic of implementing the EGM framework, attendees acknowledged the legislative initiatives within the Valencian Community. They stressed the authorities’ legal capacity to operate within their defined spheres and the importance of creating professional managerial roles within the organizations in question. These steps were seen as essential to enhancing the governance of local companies and supporting democratic operational practices.
The session also featured a knowledge exchange aimed at cultivating trust and practical coordination. The Provincial Directorate highlighted a growing atmosphere of cooperation that benefits the general interest of citizens. The dialogue connected police leadership with industry representatives from leading local firms, reinforcing the shared commitment to safety and sustainable economic activity across the province. The overall outcome pointed to strengthened trust and more effective collaboration in service of the community.