A police officer accused of sexual assault had the victim working in the same building post-incident, raising serious concerns about victim treatment and police protocols.
In a troubling case in Spain, a police officer who reported being sexually assaulted by José Ángel González, the deputy operational director of the National Police, had to continue working in the same building as her alleged assailant. This disturbing twist highlights serious flaws in the handling of sexual assault complaints within law enforcement. The victim is now to receive police protection following offers of support from the Interior Ministry, yet it remains alarming that she was placed in such close proximity to her alleged attacker.
The allegations detail an incident that occurred during a work-related interaction on April 23, 2025, where the victim claims that González forced her into sexual acts under the guise of an official engagement. Following the incident, the victim had passed a competency exam to advance her career and filled out requests for various postings within the Madrid area. However, when she was ultimately assigned a position directly within the headquarters of the General Directorate of the Police, where González also worked, it raised ethical questions about the input and oversight from her superiors in the department.
This situation not only places the victim in a precarious position but also sheds light on systemic issues within the National Police regarding how allegations of sexual misconduct are managed. The revelations about the events leading up to the assault and the subsequent administrative decisions emphasize the urgent need for reform and protective measures within the force to ensure the safety and dignity of victims.
