Yesterday afternoon began the University Extension Course ‘The National Police and its specialization. An international reference’ that is going to be taught for three days, in the afternoon, at the UNED and that is designed to explore the specialization and professionalization of this institution as a police model of reference.
The Delegate of the Government, Sabrina Moh, and the Regional Chief of Operations of the Superior Police Headquarters, José Ángel Sanz, accompanied by the director of the UNED, Ángel Castro, were in charge of inaugurating this course, which began with the presentation of the Superior Chief of Police, on the advantages and disadvantages over the Spanish police model.
The head of the Government Delegation, in her speech, acknowledged that it is an honour for her, thanks to her position, to have been able to know first-hand the work of the National Police. “I am proud of the professionalism you show and the work you carry out every day in Melilla,” she said.
Moh has also valued this initiative, which is part of the activities that the institution is carrying out throughout the year on the occasion of the bicentenary of the creation of the General Police of the Kingdom, since they allow society to know better the work carried out by these professionals and the many years of service and protection to the citizens.
Comprehensive Police Vision
The course, led by the Vice-Rector for Academic Management of the UNED, Juan Lacruz, and coordinated by the Secretary General of the Superior Police Headquarters of Melilla, Isidoro González, and the Sub-Inspector of the Local Police of Melilla and professor - tutor of the Degree in Criminology of the UNED Melilla, Francisco Cespedes, is aimed at professionals, academics and students interested in security and justice, offers a comprehensive view of the key areas of intervention of the National Police in Spain.
Throughout these three days, experts from the National Police will address essential topics, such as the Spanish police model, strategies against organized crime and international cooperation.
The work of specialized units, such as the Family and Women Care Unit (UFAM) and the Special Operations Group (GEO), will also be highlighted, emphasizing their role in the protection of human rights and the management of situations of extreme risk.
In addition, the course explores innovative topics such as the application of DNA and technology in criminology, underlining the impact of science on crime resolution. With a focus on social demands and crime prevention, this course places the National Police as a leader in public safety, offering a model of effectiveness, ethics and commitment to the international community.