“Unification of the Neighborhood Police,” “Completion of the Local Police Station in Playa de San Juan,” and “Alicante Segura with intelligent vehicle monitoring at city entrances and exits.” These three election pledges appeared again in the PP’s 2019 program and resurfaced during the current campaign. Luis Barcala, the mayor of Alicante and incumbent candidate, reinforces a security-forward message that Vox has frequently echoed during his administration.
Barcala announced this Friday that the Neighborhood Police would become the central pillar of his plan to “increase safety for Alicante’s residents and to eliminate behavior that disturbs peaceful street life in the city’s squares and streets.” The parliamentary representative signaled a push to strengthen cooperation between the security forces and the corps after notable tensions during his term. He reiterated the goals: to finish the Local Police Station project on Avenida del Locutor Vicente Hipólito in Playa de San Juan and to launch the “Alicante Segura” program for smart vehicle control at the city’s gateways. From the city’s perspective, these steps are framed as essential to safer daily life. [Source attribution: municipal governance reports]
Barcala addresses gate-area occupations during the campaign
“Alicante matters deeply to us. We want a safe city and to ensure Alicante feels secure.” He highlighted the security agency, noting the appointment of Commissioner Julio Calero to a pivotal position on his electoral slate. Barcala underscored that the Local Police have been expanded and reorganized to keep the Neighborhood Police permanently ready, ensuring residents have a local officer they can approach for information, concerns, and assistance.
Barcala stressed that the Neighborhood Police aim to boost overall safety for Alicante’s residents. He asserted that the initiative will help root out disruptive behaviors that affect streets, parks, and plazas. In another public comment, he pointed to recent enforcement data from the city’s Cleansing Ordinance and suggested that some opponents openly oppose the decree, complicating efforts to maintain public order.
Alicante Cleansing Councilor urges stricter penalties to counter a sense of impunity
The member of parliament reminded listeners that the administration has invested about 1.8 million to renew a quarter of police personnel and modernize the fleet, with 36 new officers recently joining the Local Police and the Neighborhood Unit, complementing more than a hundred recruits in the past months. Police sources note that the unit has been regaining full operational status over the past month.
Reflecting on the inauguration of Local Police Commissioner Julio Calero, the mayor spoke about a calm, safe, and welcoming city that attracts residents from across Spain and abroad. Barcala’s sixth electoral pledge is presented as a boost to commitments that strengthen security and visible police presence in streets, squares, and neighborhoods.
He reaffirmed the plan to complete the Local Police Station on Avenida del Locutor Vicente Hipólito in Playa de San Juan and to roll out the “Alicante Segura” program for intelligent vehicle monitoring at the city’s entry points. These promises were part of the PP’s electoral platform, initially championed four years earlier and later reflected in the governing agreement with the Ciudadanos coalition. [Citation note: campaign statements and local government records]