The Court of Auditors warns about the state of police vehicles and infrastructure
The supervisory body has issued a critical report on the vehicle fleet and facilities used by the State security forces. It points out that the excessive age of these resources generates higher operating costs and limits their capacity to act. Although European funds have helped purchase new units, the underlying problem persists. 🚓
The land fleet accumulates years and kilometers
The document details that, at the beginning of 2025, a significant part of the Civil Guard's cars exceeded 15 years or 300,000 kilometers. In the National Police, many vehicles also surpassed 100,000 km or fifteen years of service. This situation is not limited to cars; the helicopter fleet has been reduced and several old units are planned to be retired before 2026.
Key data on aging:- A relevant percentage of Civil Guard sedans and SUVs are over 15 years old.
- Police vehicles with mileages far exceeding 100,000 km.
- Reduction in the number of operational aircraft, despite new deliveries.
The court recommends designing a plan to renew the fleet of mobile assets in the medium and long term.
Facilities also show advanced deterioration
The report emphasizes that many police stations and barracks present a poor state of conservation. It points out that ordinary budgets are not sufficient to stably finance the necessary investments to repair these buildings. This lack of funds complicates modernizing both the vehicles and the infrastructure managed by the Ministry of the Interior. 🏢
Problems identified in infrastructure:- A high number of facilities present structural and maintenance deficiencies.
- The ordinary budgetary allocation is insufficient to address these investments.
- The modernization of the vehicle fleet and buildings is stalled by the scarcity of resources.
A challenge for security
Maintaining order and protecting citizens requires material resources to be in optimal condition. The paradox is that, to guarantee security, vehicles and bases from which operations are conducted must first be ensured not to break down due to the passage of time. The Court of Auditors' report focuses on an urgent need: planning and executing a thorough renewal of the security forces' physical assets.