The Keys to the Resignation of Granada's Police Chief

The Head of the Local Police of Granada Resigned After Being Investigated for Alleged Manipulations in Exams and Internal Promotions Within the Force. The investigation, led by the UDEF and a court in Granada, points to irregularities in exams and promotions for more than a decade.

Six officers are under judicial scrutiny. The City Council Initiated the Selection of a New Head After the Scandal That Shakes the Local Police. The police searches included the office of the resigned head and key areas of the City Council, where internal processes are believed to have been manipulated.

The seized material, including digital evidence and wiretaps, could confirm a network of favors within the Local Police. The City Council of Granada defends the presumption of innocence but seeks to prevent the crisis from damaging the image of the police force.

Three superintendents will assume the leadership on a rotating basis until a new leader is chosen, who could be external to the municipal force. The Resignation of José Manuel Jiménez Avilés Comes After the Leak That the Scheme Had Been Benefiting Certain Candidates and Commanders for Years.

According to sources from the investigation, some exams may have been leaked to certain candidates to ensure their promotion within the force. The case affects internal promotions that may have been manipulated to favor individuals close to the top of the Granada police.

The judge of the case is investigating whether there were crimes of prevarication, bribery, influence peddling, and disclosure of secrets in the network of manipulations. The scandal has caused criticism, demanding explanations and strong measures.

The Mayor of Granada, Marifrán Carazo, Has Assured That Measures Will Be Taken to Ensure Transparency in Future Calls. The People's Party, which governs the city, has initiated an internal process to purge responsibilities within the City Council.

The police union has requested a thorough investigation to clarify how promotions have been managed in recent years. Those involved in the scheme have not yet released statements, although some deny the accusations and claim they are false.

The case is still in the investigation phase and could lead to more people being implicated if suspicions about the manipulations in exams are confirmed.