Today at Antoni Blanc Sports Centre, 15 local police officers from Eivissa and four from Formentera took part in a day of training as part of the Technical and Police Proficiency module of cadets' basic training. The course is organised by the Balearic School of Public Administration (Escola Balear d'Administració Pública, EBAP) in coordination with Formentera Local Police.

Ana Juan and Josep Marí, president and councillor of interior of the Consell de Formentera, respectively, along with Chief Félix Ramos, were on hand at the sports centre for the training, which was held on Formentera today for the first time. The president welcomed the fact that the training was being held locally, which she tied to "a long-standing request that today has become a reality". "This marks progress in the training and necessary stability that we offer agents, which ensures better service for islanders", she said.

Councillor Marí expressed satisfaction that after many years of petitioning the training was finally taking place on the island. "Not having to travel to Mallorca makes the work of our agents and applicants a lot easier", he said. "It makes the training process becomes faster and more efficient".

The day's training lasted ten hours and was part of the 43rd round of basic local police training.

Last year the Balearic Government, Consell de Formentera and municipalities of Eivissa signed an agreement to decentralise the basic training that accredits cadets from the Pine Islands to join local police forces.

1 October 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera