Valencia will be the venue for the main events of Police Day, which will be held between September 25 and October 2. The city will host exhibitions, conferences, concerts and galas to show the work of the National Police. The General Directorate of the Police has chosen Valencia to commemorate these events, highlighting the modernity, history, hospitality and progress of the city. The choice of Valencia as the venue reflects the importance of the city in the security and defense of citizens.
For a week, Valencia will be the venue for celebrations that reflect the history of the Police, its evolution over its 202 years and how it has transformed into a modern and effective Police, prepared to serve the citizen. On September 25, the exhibition of Police Units will be held near the bullring, where citizens will be able to learn about the units of the National Police and children will have a police experience. On September 29, at the Zapadores Police Complex, a conference titled “A Police for everyone, committed to you” will be offered.
On September 30, at 11:00 a.m., in the auditorium of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, a concert offered by the National Police Band will be held. This concert, entitled “Educational Concert for Families: Music and the Police”, aims to increase police knowledge through music. On October 1, at 7:00 p.m., in the Teatro Martín i Soler of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, the National Police Awards Gala will be held, where the Journalism Awards and the Human Values Award will be presented.
The central event of Police Day will be held on October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Zapadores Police Complex. During this event, police merit decorations will be awarded to members of the National Police as well as to people who have made outstanding contributions to improving the police image. In addition, members of other Forces and Security Bodies will be distinguished and honorary mentions will be made to dogs that serve in the National Police’s Canine Guide Unit. This event will serve to thank the support of citizens and show how the National Police works.