The request from the council of Humanes de Madrid to have a Main Civil Guard Post is a demand over two decades old. Far from losing relevance, the request is strengthened by the continuous demographic growth, economic activity, and strategic importance of the municipality in the south of the Community of Madrid.
It is striking that a town with over 21,000 inhabitants lacks its own Civil Guard facilities. Humanes stands out for its 39 industrial estates, positioning it as a key economic driver in southern Madrid, generating significant daily traffic of people and goods. This reality demands a proportional security response from the administrations.
Citizen security planning must consider not only the registered population but also the floating population, business activity, and the transit of vehicles and goods. Humanes meets these criteria but still relies on the Main Post in Arroyomolinos, which also shares service with Moraleja de Enmedio.
Demographic data highlight the issue: the combined population of these municipalities has nearly doubled since 2008, exceeding 66,500 inhabitants. However, the security service structure remains largely unchanged, raising questions about the adequacy of current resources for such a dynamic reality.
Additionally, Humanes has a significant leisure area attracting thousands of people on weekends and during special events, increasing the need for surveillance and response. A close and permanent presence of the Civil Guard would enhance both objective security and the perception of safety among residents, businesses, and entrepreneurs.
The request, promoted by Mayor Óscar Lalanne, is framed within institutional collaboration. The City Council has offered to provide a municipal plot, demonstrating a willingness to cooperate with the General State Administration to make the project viable.
The demographic, economic, and operational arguments presented by Humanes support the need to equip the municipality with the public services it requires. The establishment of a Main Civil Guard Post is seen as a necessary adaptation of public resources to current reality, not a privilege.
Public administrations must anticipate problems. Strengthening the presence of the Civil Guard in Humanes would represent an investment in prevention and efficiency, addressing a demand that, after more than twenty years, deserves a favorable response from the Ministry of the Interior.
