Following a stabbing incident in Malå where a man succumbed to his injuries while waiting for emergency services to secure the crime scene, the Social Democrats are pushing for a legislative measure they refer to as 'lex Malå.' This initiative aims to ensure faster police response times in both urban and rural areas. The party's rural policy spokesperson, Anna-Caren Sätherberg, expressed her deep concern after watching the documentary about the victim's desperate call for help, which has stirred significant public emotion.

The urgency of this proposal is underscored by the fact that a quick response could potentially have saved the victim's life, as emergency services were on-site but could not enter until the police deemed it safe. By examining the Norwegian model, where police are mandated to respond within set time frames according to the area's population density, the Social Democrats hope to create a similar framework in Sweden that could drastically reduce waiting times in emergency situations.

This policy suggestion is part of the party's broader electoral promises as they approach the upcoming elections. If successful, the Social Democrats plan to engage in discussions about how the Swedish model for emergency response should be developed to improve public safety and prevent future tragedies like that in Malå from occurring again.