It dealt with urban conflicts with the objective of prevention, dissuasion, and mediation, promoting behaviors that guarantee the security and the integrity of public order and social coexistence.
The unit assisted the Argentine Federal Police, especially in emergency situations and the protection of tourist establishments.
The group helped enforce seat belt use, blood alcohol content tests, and traffic order.
Its people were transferred into a new law enforcement organization addressing traffic order called the Seguridad Vial.
Ranks of the Urban Guard were novel and had a maritime theme, reflecting Buenos Aires' status as a major port.