Santa Cruz de Tenerife 14 Mar. (Europa Press) –
The Cabildo de Tenerife has enhanced the monitoring of protected natural areas by providing off-road vehicles to the general unit of the Canarian Police.
The event held this Friday was attended by the president of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila; the Minister of the Presidency, Public Administrations, Justice and Security of the Government of the Canary Islands, Nieves Lady Barreto; the Minister of Natural Environment, Sustainability and Security and Emergencies, Blanca Pérez; the Deputy Minister of Justice and Security, Cesáreo Rodríguez; the island director of natural environment, Pedro Millán; and the general director of Security, David del Pino.
Rosa Dávila remarked that “another step is taken” towards the preservation of natural areas in Tenerife.
“The provision of these two off-road vehicles to the regional police will enhance surveillance and response capabilities in challenging access locations, reinforcing our dedication to conserving our natural environment and the safety of those who enjoy it,” she stated.
In this context, she highlighted that with 48% of the territory protected across 43 natural spaces, “it is crucial to equip the security forces with the necessary tools to protect this natural heritage.”
Likewise, Nieves Lady Barreto expressed gratitude towards Rosa Dávila and Blanca Pérez for their cooperation, calling it “essential” in the efforts to monitor natural spaces.
“It is vital that we can collaborate with councils such as Tenerife in overseeing its areas. From now on, we will be monitoring the protected natural spaces of Tenerife every weekend,” she stated.
Barreto noted that the Autonomous Police in this legislative term is a “structural element” for the Canary Islands government and is focused on “growing.”
“Throughout the remainder of the year, we will deploy over 400 officers, and next year we will initiate a new OPE for 150 positions that, combined with the 250 already approved in the budget, will lead us towards concluding this legislative term with more than 600 police officers, if not already operational, then in training,” she mentioned.
Additionally, the Minister of the Presidency, Public Administrations, Justice and Security of the Canary Islands Government acknowledged the municipalities that are working diligently in this regard.
“From July 2023 until now, there are 482 additional police officers on the streets, including both regional and local. This enables not merely an increase in security and a heightened sense of safety for the public, but the overall perception of security in the Canary Islands is starting to improve. In this respect, our collaboration with the Cabildo de Tenerife sets a commendable example as it significantly facilitates our efforts,” she concluded.
