Luis Antonio Moreno Pascual, the head of Municipal Police in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, has stepped down due to ongoing judicial investigations into serious allegations against him. These allegations involve workplace harassment and sexual aggression directed at a police officer and a janitor. The resignation was formalized in an extraordinary general order issued on February 25 and was described as being for 'strictly personal reasons'.

The case has attracted significant attention, particularly following the involvement of the Juzgado de Violencia sobre la Mujer (Court of Violence against Women) number 1 in Torrejón de Ardoz, which has issued his citation as an investigated party. This legal action reflects broader concerns regarding gender-based violence within law enforcement institutions, an issue that is particularly sensitive given the responsibilities of police officials to maintain public safety and uphold the law.

The PSOE party has now called for an extraordinary city council session in light of the developments, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in situations involving police misconduct. Meanwhile, the city government has defended the principle of presumption of innocence, highlighting the legal complexities that accompany allegations of this nature. This emerging scandal poses reputational risks for the local police force and raises critical questions about the mechanisms in place to protect both citizens and police personnel from such abuses.