The inclusion of more innovative and operationally relevant courses boosts participation among Local Police officers
The number of applications for continuous training courses offered by the Government of the Balearic Islands for Local Police officers has surged significantly during the first quarter of 2025. Requests jumped from 49 in 2024 to 701 this year. These 701 applications for the first quarter represent 63% of the total 1,113 requests received throughout all of 2024. Furthermore, EBAP has reported that an additional 569 applications have already been submitted for the second half of this year, exceeding last year’s total.
EBAP, which has expanded its training offer upon the proposal of the Department of Security and Emergency Training, welcomes this strong response. It validates the effectiveness of the new training model introduced during the current legislative term. This model has enabled the development of a more comprehensive, innovative, and appealing training plan, tailored to the real needs of its target audience.
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EBAP Receives 63% of 2024’s Total Police Training Requests in Just Three Months
The number of courses has also increased by 800% compared to the first quarter of last year, rising from just two activities in 2024 (one in Mallorca and one in Menorca) to 18 this year—10 in Mallorca, 4 in Menorca, and 4 in Ibiza and Formentera.
This surge has resulted in a 563% increase in the number of certified participants at the end of the first quarter, growing from 43 certifications in 2024 to 285 in the same period in 2025.
New Courses Introduced
As a result of identifying new training needs, several newly designed courses have been introduced. Notable among them are:
- Intervention in traffic accidents involving electric and alternative fuel vehicles – 60 applications
- Safe use and handling of firearms – 62 applications
- Operational intervention in large crowds and public safety – 54 applications
- Squatting and crimes against property – the most requested, with 112 applications
Regarding the courses in the permanent catalogue, innovations have been made in facilities, teaching staff, and didactic materials, improving the overall training quality. Examples include:
- Police procedures in animal welfare – 59 applications
- Regulations and use of firearms by Local Police officers – 42 applications
For upcoming quarters, major new training programs will be added, such as:
- Police firearms instructor certification
- Certification for the use of conducted electrical devices (CEDS)
- Updated editions for training in noise pollution measurement device usage