Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona

Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona
Common name Guàrdia Urbana
Abbreviation GUB
Agency overview
Formed December 8, 1907
Preceding agency
  • Guàrdia Municipal
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Governing body Ajuntament de Barcelona
General nature • Local civilian agency
Headquarters C/ Guàrdia Urbana, 2-4
08004 Barcelona

Elected officer responsible
  • Joaquim Forn i Chiariello, Councillor
Agency executive
  • Xavier Vilaró i Camps, Chief Intendant
Facilities
Stations

The Guàrdia Urbana (English: Urban Guard) is the municipal police force for the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

History

Originally it was formed in November 1843 as the "Municipal Guard". Although in 1907 it became the "Urban Guard".

Originally their police officers were armed with a sabre, pistol, and a rifle. Following Tragic Week events in 1909 the force was demilitarized, and officers are now armed with sidearms for personal defence.

During the early 20th century the force based their uniform types around that of the British Police uniform.[1] The emergency contact number is 092.

Equipment

Guàrdia Urbana mounted police.
Guàrdia Urbana transit police officer.

Police officers carry long batons, Walther P99 pistols and PDAs.[2]

Ranks

Vehicles

Guàrdia Urbana dune buggies on La Barceloneta beach.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Archived July 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ Technical operational equipment | About us | Guardia Urbana | Barcelona City Council website Archived September 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ Badges | About us | Guardia Urbana | Barcelona City Council website Archived September 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ↑ Mobile Units | About us | Guardia Urbana | Barcelona City Council website Archived September 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.



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