The AUGC Granada has reiterated its concern over the "unsustainable and shameful" situation of the Citizen Security vehicle fleet in the province. According to the association, this problem has persisted since last November without effective solutions. Agents are forced to operate with vehicles in precarious conditions, compromising their safety and response capabilities.
Far from being resolved, the problem has worsened in recent weeks. Agents report working with vehicles in lamentable conditions, many of them deteriorated to the point of compromising their safety, while the lack of resources forces them to maximize the few available assets.
According to a statement from AUGC Granada, some vehicles remain operational for 24 continuous hours, while more than twenty are out of service, abandoned in workshops or barracks. The main reason cited is the lack of budget for basic repairs, such as tire changes, which exacerbates the situation.
The association also criticizes the "serious bureaucratic hurdles" that delay repairs. If the cost exceeds 200 euros, authorization from the Ministry of Finance can delay the repair for months, leaving many vehicles immobilized and further reducing the already limited available fleet. This shortage directly affects Citizen Security agents and their ability to provide immediate assistance to citizens.
“"Despite having sufficient personnel, the lack of vehicles forces patrols to be carried out with four or five agents in a single car, instead of being distributed in two or three operational patrols, thus reducing response capacity in the territory. In some cases, agents are even forced to remain in the barracks due to not having the means to attend to citizen requests."
The AUGC Granada denounces a "comparative grievance" in resource management, pointing out that approximately 2,400 euros have been allocated for tires for a single high-end seized vehicle, without the same delays or administrative obstacles. This is considered a "mockery" and a "lack of respect" towards agents who perform their duties in precarious conditions. The association demands an "immediate" solution, real investment, and accountability for what they describe as "institutional abandonment".
