During one of the official events of the National Police Day held at the FIBES Auditorium of Seville, the agent Ivanrewarded for his remarkable work, took advantage of his acceptance speech to launch a direct criticism of the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, present at the ceremony. Iván did not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction with current security policies, pointing out that recent reforms weaken police authority, which he believes favors criminals over officers tasked with protecting citizens.
The officer began his speech on a personal note, emphasizing that neither he nor his partner Samuel, both decorated, consider themselves extraordinary, but that simply being police officers makes them “a little more extraordinary.” However, what followed was a speech addressed not only to those absent, but above all to Minister Marlaska, whom he held responsible for the difficulties encountered by agents in the exercise of his functions.
“They are taking away our authority”
Ivan pointed out violence and the danger that police officers face on a daily basis. He cited examples of extreme situations, such as clashes with drug traffickers, attacks with weapons and attacks on patrol officers. “When a man or woman tries to cut open the head of a police officer with an axe, or with a knife or a stick, or to attack him, or to spit on him, nothing happens, nothing changes”, lamented the agent, referring to the lack of consequences for those who attack members of the security forces.
Iván, the decorated police officer who criticizes Marlaska to her face: “Our authority is being taken away from us and given to the criminal”
The officer stressed that instead of receiving more support to be able to deal with this type of situation, the police see how more and more authority is taken away from them, which makes their work on the street difficult. “They are taking away our power to give it to the criminal, for fear that they will get angry in turn,” he quipped, reflecting his indignation at the lack of legal support.
One of the most moving moments of the speech came when Iván spoke about the violence they face in the streets. indirectly affects to their families. He expressed his frustration when thinking about the insecurity suffered by his loved ones, citing examples of situations such as a hypothetical theft of his daughter or attacks against his parents. “It disturbs and angers us that a squatter is making life impossible for our mother. That a miserable man takes a knife from our daughter to take her cell phone when she returns from a party,” he said. -he declared in a tone of worry and anger. .
Iván used the platform to urge the people to raise their voices in defense of legislation that protects those who fight to maintain public order. “Let’s raise our voices in the streets, stand up for ourselves in the media, and fight tooth and nail in Congress.”exclaimed the agent, once again addressing Minister Marlaska and demanding a law that allows police officers to carry out their work with the necessary guarantees.
For Iván, the key is to implement a law “strong who protects good and holds evil by the neck, not the other way around“, legislation that allows agents to act with greater force without feeling limited by the current legal framework.
National Police Day
The speech took place as part of the celebration of National Police Dayan event organized by the Department of the Interior during which the achievements and dedication of officers in their protection and security work are recognized. The FIBES Auditorium in Seville was the setting for various events, including the presentation of decorations to members of the National Police and other people who have contributed to improving the image of this security force.
Despite Iván’s critical speech, the minister Great Marlaska defended the government’s work in security matters, emphasizing the commitment of the National Police to protection and public service. The minister stressed that the organization has proven to be effective “versatile and competent”adapting to the changes and challenges of society throughout its 200-year history.
Marlaska also took the opportunity to call for calm in the face of messages that, according to him, seek to generate social alarm over crime and immigration. He stressed that, despite a slight increase in the foreign population residing in Spain, crime has decreased, which demonstrates, according to him, the effectiveness of the security policies implemented by his government. And he also insisted that “Spain continues to be one of the safest countries in Europe.”
