Agents of National Police Corps (CNP) and the Civil Guardframed in the association A font for the 21st centurydecided to go to court to denounce “the abandonment of the area devastated by DANA” in Valencia. According to the complaint filed before the service court, some “the commanders threatened to persecute disciplinary” to agents in Valencia and other regions of Spain “who acted of their own free will, ignoring the urgency of saving lives”.
“From the Association A Police for the 21st Century (@PoliciaSXXI), we denounce the absolute abandonment of the authorities in the areas devastated by DANA. We demand that the Garda Court intervene to protect the citizens, abandoned and exposed to serious risks», They emphasize from the platform.
These agents report a “critical situation and threats to the security of citizens” in Valencia, with a “the affected population suffers from extreme water shortagefood, medicine and electricity.
“During this time,” they say, “the crimes of looting and attacks against homes and logistics centers are increasing. Added to this serious situation is the health risk due to the presence of corpses in the streets and the collapse of basic services.
As such, they file a complaint in court before the “poor governance and lack of coordination“, as well as “the inaction and lack of coordination of commands”, which they describe as “total”.
“The patrols operate without logistical support and without additional resources, even after the refusal of certain commanders to let the members of the Security forces and bodieson leave, collaborate in rescue efforts. Additionally, these commanders threatened to take disciplinary action against officers who acted voluntarily, ignoring the urgency of saving lives and restoring order. This is a clear abandonment of duties and an abandonment of citizenship, which we will not allow. »
They therefore demand that the judge order “the mobilization of all civil, police and military resources available to ensure security and order in the affected area.
They also demand “an investigation into those responsible for the refusal of aid and into possible crimes that may have been committed during this action.” “No We will accept that it be exhibited to the public to greater danger, nor to persecute agents who act for the good of all. Our loyalty is to the security of the people, not to incompetent commanders or those who prioritize political interests,” they emphasize.
