Tacoronte Bolsters Public Safety With 16 New Police Officers
Tacoronte has bolstered its public safety efforts by adding 16 new officers to its local police force, nearly doubling the department's size to improve surveillance and response times.
Public safety in Tacoronte is set for a major boost following the addition of 16 new officers to the local police force. This increase brings the total number of officers to nearly 30, a significant milestone for the Tenerife municipality, which has historically relied on a much smaller team.
The recruitment is part of a joint effort between the regional government and local officials, including First Deputy Mayor Noemí García and Police Chief Luis Alexis Castro Déniz.
The new officers will help address long-standing requests from residents for better surveillance and crime prevention. The move also brings Tacoronte closer to the recommended police-to-inhabitant ratios for medium-sized towns in the Canary Islands. Councilwoman Vanessa Luis Ravelo noted that the new recruits have completed their technical training and will now begin patrolling the streets.
By expanding the force, the city council aims to respond more quickly to daily incidents and provide more stable security services. This initiative marks the end of a period of staffing shortages, with the council focusing on increasing the visibility of officers in neighborhoods to improve public safety and community well-being.