The video shows a police officer assaulting his female colleague, then kissing her; Internal Affairs is already analyzing what happened in Aguascalientes.
A video circulating on social media has put two alleged members of the Aguascalientes Municipal Police under scrutiny after they were recorded during an altercation in the middle of a public road.
The images show an officer subduing a woman, who is also believed to be a member of the force. The incident includes hair pulling, biting, a punch, and groping, before the two end up kissing.
What can be seen in the police video?
The recording was made by a witness and shows the two involved struggling in front of people who were at the scene.
The man apparently subdued the woman for several seconds. The scene includes various acts of physical aggression and touching of intimate areas. After several shoves and pulls, the
police officer kissed his partner .
The video quickly began circulating on social media and sparked questions, especially because those involved were allegedly members of a corporation in charge of public safety.
Are the police officers in Aguascalientes a couple?
The Municipal Public Security Secretariat of Aguascalientes confirmed that the two involved are in a romantic relationship.
However, the agency made it clear that being a couple does not justify any act of violence .
Therefore, the case was referred to the Internal Affairs Directorate, which will review what happened and determine if there is any administrative or disciplinary responsibility.
What sanction could the police officers receive?
Internal Affairs will determine any potential liabilities and corresponding sanctions once the investigation is complete.
In addition to any administrative consequences that may arise, the authorities must determine whether the events could constitute a crime, according to the circumstances and the available evidence.
The case illustrates the violence that can occur within security corporations, even when those involved have a personal relationship.
