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Altea Boosts Public Safety with New Police Motorcycles and Expanded Surveillance Resources

 

Altea / 15 April 2026

 

Altea Town Council has strengthened its public safety capabilities with the introduction of six new motorcycles for the local police force, alongside wider investment in technology, personnel and specialist units.

 

The new vehicles, unveiled by Mayor Diego Zaragozí, Councillor for Traffic and Citizen Security Deo Sánchez, and Police Chief Vicente Soler, are designed to improve mobility and response times across the municipality.

 

Improved Mobility Across Key Areas

The €70,000 investment includes:

• Four Yamaha scooters for patrols in the town centre and historic areas
• Two 500cc Honda motorcycles for deployment in coastal, rural and mountainous zones

 

Officials say the expanded fleet will allow officers to respond more quickly and operate more efficiently in both densely populated and hard-to-reach areas.

 

“This investment reflects our commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents throughout the year,” said Deo Sánchez.

 

Wider Security Upgrades

The new motorcycles form part of a broader strategy to modernise policing in Altea.

Additional measures include:

• Deployment of a police drone 
• Installation of new video surveillance cameras 
• Expansion of the police workforce to 41 officers

 

The council has also introduced specialised units, including:

• A Gender Violence Unit
• An Agent Tutors Unit working with young people
• A Road Safety Education Unit
• Funded Through Budget Surplus

 

The investment has been financed using municipal budget surpluses from the previous financial year, which officials say reflects strong fiscal management.

 

Police Chief Vicente Soler confirmed that the council opted to purchase the vehicles outright rather than lease them, citing better long-term value.

 

He also noted that officers were involved in selecting and testing the motorcycles, which were already used during recent Easter operations.

 

Focus on Safety and Community Confidence

Local authorities say the upgrades are aimed at improving both operational efficiency and public confidence in policing services.

 

With Altea continuing to attract residents and visitors year-round, the council emphasised the importance of maintaining a modern, well-equipped police force capable of responding to evolving security needs.