Recent discussions among police commanders have revealed allegations that José Ángel González, the former Deputy Operational Director (DAO), exhibited favoritism towards Francisco López Gordo, the current General Commissioner of Citizen Security, in the appointment of the chief in Ceuta. According to internal sources, González allegedly delayed the appointment until López Gordo successfully completed the necessary examination to become a principal commissioner. After this exam, it is claimed that González had a meeting where he instructed all principal commissioners to refrain from requesting the Ceuta position, as it had already been assigned to López Gordo.

This situation is compounded by accusations of misconduct against López Gordo himself, with one police officer alleging that he was pressured by him following a sexual assault incident involving a subordinate. Furthermore, another police officer has come forward to claim that González intimidated and coerced her, suggesting a larger pattern of abusive behavior within the leadership of the National Police.

The implications of these allegations are significant for the National Police's leadership and their integrity, insinuating a culture of favoritism and lack of accountability at the upper echelons. The claims highlight the potential issue of leadership in law enforcement, affecting not only internal morale but also public confidence in the police force in Spain, particularly concerning their commitment to fair and just practices.