Canary Islands Police Internal Affairs Unit Reorganization

The Canary Islands Police has announced a major reorganization of its Internal Affairs Unit to enhance oversight and discipline within the force. The new measures formalize the unit's structure, ensuring it operates with confidentiality, permanence, and specialized staff. This move aims to improve the police’s ability to detect misconduct and uphold professionalism, vital for maintaining public trust.

Key Changes and Features

• The Internal Affairs Group will now have clearer guidelines on:
  • Organization
  • Staffing
  • Cooperation from other police personnel, who are obliged to provide information when requested
• The unit's operations will be guided by:
  • Established work plans
  • Police models
  • Ensuring consistency and efficiency

Purpose and Context

"This restructuring reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen police accountability and transparency, especially crucial in the Canary Islands’ context, where police-public relations are closely watched."

• It emphasizes the importance of internal discipline in a force that values:
  • Integrity
  • Community respect

Implementation

• The changes go into effect immediately
• They supersede previous directives
• Marking a step forward in policing standards for:
  • Residents
  • Visitors