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Benalmádena Halts Police Honors for Indicted Officer as National Medals Row Escalates

The town hall requests legal reports to prioritize minors’ protection without conferring institutional endorsement.

Una de las estructuras que han aparecido al hacer las prospecciones arqueológicas
Responsables de la comisaría de Dénia y agentes de la Policía Nacional, hoy, en la celebración de los Ángeles Custodios
Celebración del Día de la Policía Nacional en Torrent.
Los policías locales, el alcalde y los concejales, hoy, en la celebración de los Ángeles Custodios

Overview

  • The Benalmádena Local Police withheld planned decorations at the 26 September patron-day ceremony for an active officer under indictment over alleged abuse of three nieces.
  • The suspended awards were standard service recognitions, including a 30-year yellow badge, a 15-year medal and two commendations tied to wildfire response and Covid duty.
  • ALAS filed a letter the day before urging authorities to avoid actions that could be seen as endorsement, and active 500‑metre restraining orders influenced the decision.
  • A 2023 court order in Torremolinos cited indications of three counts of continuous sexual abuse and two of exhibitionism, set €18,000 bail and maintained restraining orders, with the Fiscalía now weighing charges.
  • The officer denies the allegations and has won administrative appeals against suspension and a transfer, while JUPOL is boycotting patron-day events in protest at pension‑linked decorations granted under a 1964 law.