Guadalajara was the scene on September 23, 2026, of the inauguration of Lieutenant Colonel Laura Gómez Campo as the new chief of the Command. The event was presided over by Mercedes González, Director General of the Guardia Civil, and was attended by various civil and military authorities.
Importance of the event
Laura Gómez Campo assumes this position at a significant moment, as it is the first handover between women in the leadership of this Command. Previously, Colonel Cristina Moreno held this position, now transferred to Barcelona. González highlighted that this transition represents a step towards normalising female leadership within the institution.
During her speech, the Director General emphasised the crucial role of the Guardia Civil in ensuring security in over 280 municipalities in the province, noting that crime in Guadalajara is eight points below the national average.
Commitment and career of Gómez Campo
The newly appointed chief expressed her enthusiasm at the start of this new chapter and her commitment to serving the people of Guadalajara. During her previous months in the role, she has been able to witness the dedication and professionalism of the force, highlighting the importance of knowing every corner of her jurisdiction and the people who inhabit it.
Laura Gómez has a distinguished career in the Guardia Civil, entering the General Military Academy in 1997 and rising to various positions of responsibility throughout her career, accumulating extensive experience in human rights, equality, and diversity.
With her leadership, she will be in charge of nearly 800 agents, working in 31 barracks dedicated to ensuring comprehensive security in the province. This environment presents significant operational challenges, such as geographical dispersion and an aging population, as well as the need to protect the natural environment against potential fires and poaching.
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