Cinco agentes de Zapotiltic y Tamazula implicados en excesos de poder

Autoridades de la Fiscalía Anticorrupción de Jalisco recently made an announcement regarding the linking of four officers from the Zapotiltic municipal police force and one from Tamazula to a process of abuse of authority. The incident occurred on April 13, 2022, when three police officers arrived at Ferrería de Providencia to respond to a report of an apparently intoxicated man acting aggressively while driving a truck. However, they left after the occupants of the house did not open the door for them.

Later, both Zapotiltic and Tamazula police units arrived at the location, where officers Marco Antonio N and Leticia N, along with a third police officer from Tamazula, forced entry into the house without a search warrant, arrested the victim, and took him to the Zapotiltic Comandancia prisoner transport vehicle. The victim filed a complaint with the Fiscalía Especializada en Combate a la Corrupción, which opened a case and led to the recent ruling. The judge determined that the officers failed to prevent the abuse of authority by being present at the scene.

The judge imposed restrictions on the five officers, including reporting to the Unidad de Supervisión de Medidas Cautelares every 15 days for five months and refraining from approaching the victims or their homes, as well as leaving the state. The trial for a sixth officer also from Tamazula will be held at a later date.

If you are a victim of corruption or extortion by state police officers in Jalisco, you can file a report by calling 33 3819 2400 ext. 17225, 17319, and 17909, or by emailing direcciondeasuntosinternos.ssej@jalisco.gob.mx. You can also visit the Área de Asuntos Internos at Avenida Circunvalación División del Norte SN esq. con Prolongación Alcalde in Guadalajara during business hours. When making a report, be sure to specify the time, location, and other details of the incident, and provide any evidence or documentation to support your claim.

It is critical for police officers to respect human rights and avoid engaging in corrupt activities. Segob has encouraged police officers to maintain their integrity and refrain from abusing their power.,