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Sexual assaults: a special brigade patrols in the evenings in Barcelona
In Barcelona, Spain, a police team patrols party nights to combat sexual assault. The police presence reassures the women.
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In Barcelona, Spain, a police team patrols party nights to combat sexual assault. The police presence reassures the women.
Nightclubs in Barcelona (Spain) open their doors at 11 p.m. Alongside thousands of revelers, officers from a pioneer unit patrol. Every evening, they monitor the busiest neighborhoods to fight against sexual assault. The patrol made up of 16 agents reassures the young women. “As a woman, we run many more risks than men. The fact that there is the police allows me to feel more protected”assures a young woman.
80% of perpetrators of sexual assault identified in Barcelona in 2023
This specialized service is part of a unique protocol in Europe. It was implemented in 2018 by the city of Barcelona. It brings together nearly forty nightlife establishments, including the city’s largest nightclub. Security agents are trained to detect risky situations. In 2023, the Barcelona police managed to identify more than 80% of perpetrators of sexual assault.
