CSIF Files Complaint Over Alleged Misconduct and Illegal Training Practices in Santa Cruz Police Unit

The CSIF union has filed a formal complaint with the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, raising serious concerns about how the local police force manages its human resources. At the center of the dispute is a training program used to select and retain the 80 officers in the Police Intervention Unit (Unipol).

The union argues that the program may be illegal. Representative Jesús Illada claims the course violates previous agreements, which stated that these positions should be filled based on seniority and existing qualifications rather than a new, unilaterally imposed test. This has sparked concerns about whether the administration is respecting collective bargaining agreements and labor laws.

Beyond these administrative issues, the union has made alarming allegations regarding the training methods. Reports suggest that officers were subjected to degrading and discriminatory treatment. Specifically, the union claims that female officers were assigned cleaning tasks—a practice they argue has no educational value and potentially violates laws on gender equality and workplace safety protocols.

The CSIF is now calling on the City Council to take immediate action. Their demands include canceling the training program, suspending its current effects on officers, and launching an internal investigation into the alleged misconduct. The outcome of this case will not only impact the future of the Unipol unit but will also test the city’s commitment to equality and professional standards within its police force.