A new locker room for members of the Police Intervention Unit (UIP) of the National Police. Riot police will have new flame-retardant clothing from next year to avoid being injured in their main task, which is … restoration of public order.
The Spanish Police Confederation (CEP) has highlighted the new models that will begin to be implemented among new students who follow the specialty course. It consists of a long-sleeved camisole and pants with flame retardant characteristics and a technical t-shirt.
This call for tenders is simmering. Two years ago, during a union meeting at the IPU headquarters, we learned that the acquisition of these clothes would end in 2025. “The idea is that it would be transparent, flame-retardant zipper and stand-up collar; The pants will only have knee protection, being more tactical and with more pockets,” said the CEP.
With this affirmation, the DGP began the process of purchasing this new development of the riot police uniform. 3,000 units of each of these garments will be purchased. They are also looking for 2,000 baseball caps. The total expenditure will amount to 1.58 million euros.
The new jacket for UIP agents of the National Police
There is still a way to go since it will not be awarded to the selected company until February 2026. Afterwards, it is estimated that uniformity will arrive in the agents’ locker room within a year.
The union explains in an internal circular that the shirt will be fireproof or flame retardant with a central zipper in the front part approximately 23 centimeters. It will not be in contact with the skin to provide greater protection.
Details of the new riot clothing
In the same way, it will have fabric on the sides which, according to official designs, will relieve the user from pressure and other discomforts caused by the tactical equipment, body armor and belt, as well as equipment carried in this one.
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One of the new anti-riot equipment
Another component, the pants will also be fire-retardant with a special adjustment system at the waist, a reinforcement zone at the knee pads and several pockets. It will have two different compartments and another one above each of the main pockets with quick access.
“If anything is clear it is that IPUs must move forward», Specifies the police union in its circular. Not only in terms of resources but also in terms of working conditions such as allowances, working hours or remuneration. In addition, the CEP also requires more equipment and facilities. “We will see if this purchase corresponds to the needs of our colleagues in the street,” concludes his writing.
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