The National Police celebrated this Thursday in Lanzarote the Day of the Holy Guardian Angels, patron saint of the corps, with a day marked by institutional events and recognition of the work of its agents.
The commemoration began with a mass in the church of San Ginés, in the capital of Lanzarote, in memory of the police officers who died in the line of duty. Subsequently, at the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife, the official ceremony of awarding distinctions and decorations took place, which brought together institutional representatives, security forces and family members of the agents.
Decorations and tribute to Inspector Rolo
Five agents were recognized for their service and professional dedication: Antonio Manuel Baz Orduña, Manuel Antonio Martínez Prieto, Antonio Jesús Doncel, Mariano Martínez Vendrell, and Eduardo Miguel Mateos García.
One of the most emotional moments of the day was the presentation of the National Flag to María Jesús García Millán, widow of Inspector Eduardo Rolo, who passed away on December 11. The distinction, awarded posthumously, symbolized respect and gratitude towards an officer who dedicated his life to public service.
Security assessment in Lanzarote
The chief commissioner of the Arrecife Police Station, José Luis Gutiérrez, spoke during the event to take stock of police activity in the last year. He emphasized that the island has reached a crime clearance rate of 79.48%, a figure much higher than the national average, in addition to registering an 8.68% reduction in the number of complaints and a 7.7% decrease in the crime rate.
The commissioner also highlighted the actions against drug trafficking and the creation of a specific group to combat petty drug dealing, as well as the decrease in the arrival of migrants and boats and the improvements that will be made to the Temporary Foreigners Assistance Center (CATE) in Lanzarote.
Institutional recognition
For his part, the island director of the General State Administration in Lanzarote, Pedro Viera, praised the important work carried out by the National Police both in the city of Arrecife and at the island's airport, highlighting their essential role in citizen security and border control.
Viera publicly thanked the officers for their dedication, noting that "the National Police Force is a fundamental pillar in the security and coexistence of Lanzarote society."
The day concluded with a collective recognition of all the men and women who make up the force in Lanzarote, whose daily commitment guarantees the tranquility of the citizens.
