Zero tolerance: aggravated penalties for attacking police officers

Published on May 16, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The government has announced a measure of criminal hardening against those who assault law enforcement officers. The new regulation establishes aggravated penalties and a principle of zero tolerance, seeking to deter any attack. The initiative arises after an increase in violent incidents in recent months.

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Identification and registration systems to enhance security 🛡️

The implementation of this measure is supported by advanced surveillance technology. Cameras with facial recognition and geolocation systems will allow identifying aggressors in real time. The data will be integrated into a centralized database that will facilitate judicial action. The development of these systems has been key to ensuring the effective application of the new penalties.

The good aggressor's manual: now with a criminal appendix 😅

It seems some didn't understand that hitting a police officer is not an extreme sport. Now, besides the usual slap on the wrist, you get an extra boost to your sentence. But no worries, you can always claim it was a misunderstanding and that you just wanted to ask for the time. Hopefully, the judge will have a sense of humor.