Miguel Ángel Cicuéndez Gil, head of the Local Police in Santa Eulària des Riu, has received the Cross for Police Merit with White Distinction from Palma City Council in recognition of his collaboration with the capital's police force and his contribution to strengthening cooperation between the two municipalities.

The award was formally presented in Plaça Major in Palma during the institutional celebration of the Local Police Day. Cicuéndez attended the ceremony alongside Santa Eulària mayor Carmen Ferrer and councillor for Citizen Security Juan Carlos Roselló.

The distinction was approved by Palma City Council's plenary session on 24 September 2026, recognising the work carried out by the two police forces to support public safety and protect citizens' rights and freedoms.

Recognition for Cooperation Between Local Police Forces

The award highlights the professional relationship between the police leadership in Palma and Santa Eulària, particularly their coordination, mutual support and exchange of expertise.

Cooperation between local police forces can help municipalities share operational knowledge, exchange professional experience and coordinate their responses to public safety challenges.

The recognition reflects the contribution attributed to Cicuéndez in maintaining and strengthening these working relationships between the two administrations.

Cicuéndez Highlights the Importance of Collaboration

Following the presentation, Cicuéndez emphasised the importance of cooperation between public administrations and local police forces in addressing current challenges in public safety.

He also highlighted the value of exchanging professional experience, sharing technical and operational knowledge, and fostering collaboration between municipalities.

The comments underline the role of inter-municipal partnerships in supporting the work of local police services, particularly when different authorities need to coordinate their efforts.

An Official Recognition From Palma City Council

The Cross for Police Merit with White Distinction is the specific distinction awarded to Cicuéndez by Palma City Council. Its approval and subsequent presentation recognise his contribution to cooperation between the local police forces of Palma and Santa Eulària.

The ceremony brought together representatives of both municipalities, with Santa Eulària's mayor and councillor for Citizen Security accompanying the police chief to receive the distinction.

The award highlights the importance of maintaining professional relationships between local police departments as they work to improve coordination and provide public services to their respective communities.