Local Police
Security, proximity and customer service
The Local Police of Puerto del Rosario is the municipal security body responsible for ensuring public order, public coexistence and safety in the municipality of Puerto del Rosario. Its work is essential for both the resident population and for people visiting the capital of Fuerteventura.
It is a close and preventive police force, which acts in coordination with other security forces to ensure the welfare and tranquility in the city.
Main functions
The Local Police performs a wide range of functions in the daily life of the municipality, among which the following stand out:
Citizen security and coexistence
- Surveillance of public spaces, neighborhoods and commercial areas.
- Prevention of uncivic behavior and support in emergency situations.
- Intervention in neighborhood conflicts and citizen support.
Traffic and mobility
- Regulation and control of urban traffic.
- Attention to traffic accidents within the urban area.
- Management of road closures and detours for events, works or processions.
- Control of parking lots and regulated zones.
Events and public events
- Security at festivals, cultural, sporting and religious events.
- Capacity control and public order in celebrations such as carnivals, pilgrimages and patron saint festivities.
- Coordination with emergency services and civil protection.
Municipal ordinances
- Monitoring and enforcement of local ordinances.
- Noise control, terraces, commercial activities and occupation of public roads.
- Inspections and administrative complaints when appropriate.
Citizen service
- Information and orientation to residents and tourists.
- Assistance in situations of need or risk.
- Collaboration in road education and citizen coexistence campaigns.
A nearby service for residents and tourists
For those who visit Puerto del Rosario, the Local Police is a direct support point for any incident: loss of objects, doubts about traffic, events in the city or emergency situations. Its presence in downtown areas, urban beaches, avenues and commercial areas reinforces the feeling of safety in the capital.
