The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of the Interior that will allow Gradually increase the staff of the Attached Police Unit (UPA) to reach 632 officers in 2029This agreement represents the addition of 270 new personnel to a unit that previously had 362 members, thus consolidating security in the region.
Moreno highlighted the importance of this agreement, which makes Andalusia the first autonomous community to reach an agreement of this nature with the central government, serving as a benchmark for other regions with affiliated units.
Increase in personnel and improvements in the Attached Police
The incorporation of new agents will be carried out progressively. During 2025, 120 new employees will join the workforce.: 70 of them will do so immediately on secondment, and the remaining 50 will do so in the coming months. The Ministry of the Interior's commitment establishes that 50 new officers will be added each year of the agreement, allowing the target of 700 officers to be reached within six years.
Moreno has stressed that, in addition to these additionsThe agreement includes the replacement of personnel due to retirements, promotions, or transfers, ensuring a stable and operational workforce. "This is long-awaited news that has been demanded for years."The last officers joined in 2013, and since then we have seen a steady decline in the number of officers," the Andalusian president said.
Commitment to safety and recognition of officers
During your speech, Moreno thanked the members of the Attached Police for their commitment and dedication., whom he described as "an essential element in the security of Andalusia." He also recalled that the Andalusian Regional Government will continue to assume the operating expenses and necessary investments, as well as 50% of the salaries of UPA officials.
The president highlighted the fundamental role of the UPA in the protection of historical heritage, the security of mass events, and the monitoring of regulatory compliance in various areas. In 2024, actions for the protection of historical heritage grew by 325%, from 296 to 1.259 interventions.
La Andalusian Attached PoliceIt had the lowest proportion of staff covered among all the regions with similar units, at 50% compared to 70-80% in autonomous regions such as Valencia, Aragon, and Galicia. With this agreement, the region takes an important step toward equalization and strengthens its security and operational capabilities.
Moreno concluded his remarks by highlighting the importance of this agreement and expressing his confidence that it will be implemented in a timely manner, allowing the Andalusian Police Force to continue ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.
