Mossos d’Esquadra undertake various unseen tasks to safeguard Barcelona and its residents. From specialist units tackling crime to coordinating emergency responses, their work is essential.

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The Regional Citizen Security and Victim Support Unit connects communities, territories.

Mossos d’Esquadra’s Specialized Units

Anna Choy, head of the unit, describes it as a transmission channel. It ensures all services operate consistently with the same resources. Moreover, the unit actively engages with courts, schools, hospitals, and social entities.

In Barcelona, a dedicated prosecution support team offers specialised protection and referrals, a unique service nationwide. Each morning, the unit reviews incidents to identify those requiring immediate action. Therefore, the team provides support, guidance, resources, and assistance to victim support teams.

Securing Public Transport

The Regional Urban Transport Area (ARTU) secures Barcelona’s public transport: metro, Renfe, Ferrocarrils, and tram. Sub-inspector David Carrasco describes it as an underground police district. The ARTU’s mission is to guarantee safety for millions of daily commuters. Patrolling in uniform, maintaining a preventive presence, and deploying plainclothes officers target pickpockets.

Constant video surveillance is crucial for ARTU’s daily work. Carrasco says the network is fully monitored. However, agents watch real-time images constantly, enabling immediate responses. This coordination with TMB and other operators is essential. The ARTU also supports major events, ensuring public transport safety. Furthermore, anti-terrorism protocols are maintained at critical points like Sants station.

Mossos d’Esquadra Protecting Cultural Heritage

The Central Historical Heritage Unit investigates serious crimes affecting artistic, historical and cultural heritage. José L. However, gonzález Ulloa leads the unit. Meanwhile, he says they support all heritage-related investigations in Catalonia. This involves art thefts and archaeological looting. The unit also coordinates with police forces, antique dealers, galleries and museums.

The unit monitors the art market and territory daily. They review incidents and reports related to heritage. However, gonzález Ulloa explains they review everything happening in Catalonia related to heritage each morning. Meanwhile, then, they decide what needs monitoring. They also monitor social media, sales portals, and digital channels. Additionally, this helps them spot stolen items. Moreover, they maintain contact with museums, the Department of Culture, and other institutions.

Command Centre Coordination

The Command Centre receives all police requests from 112 calls, other police, and generated incidents. Inspector Vicent Sus Dolcet says they ensure each call gets a response. The centre logs each incident and activates necessary resources. Therefore, the Command Centre is a coordination hub.

Each 112 call becomes a call letter managed by the centre. Operators manage radios, phones, internal communications, and drones. The case diversity is vast: robberies, fights, medical alerts, fires, and disappearances. However, sus Dolcet summarises, saying the 112 passes the call with minimum information.

Transborder Police Collaboration

Police and Customs Cooperation Centres (UTCOI) ensure collaboration between police from different countries within Schengen. Xavier Vinagre Ezquerra explains that the centres’ essence is simple but potent. They share an operational room with Spanish and French police. However, this enables immediate information exchange.

The centre houses agents from various bodies: Policia Nacional, Guardia Civil, Mossos d’Esquadra, Gendarmerie, and French Customs. All share an operational room with access to their databases.

Traffic Documentation Specialists

The Traffic Documentation Research Group investigates document fraud and identifies manipulated vehicles. Sergeant Àlex Martínez Martínez explains they work from four pillars. They identify manipulated vehicles, analyse documentation, investigate fraud and train other units. The unit is the sole contact with the DGT, SCT and ITV regarding dubious documents or vehicles. Their work requires knowledge in identification, document security, and international regulations.

Each day, the unit receives requests needing document validation or clarity on suspicious vehicles. Martinez says queries arrive from everywhere. Dubious documents, burned vehicles, and suspicious permits all need verification. The work involves expert reports, document analysis, vehicle examination, and participation in international fraud investigations.

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