Colombia's Attorney General's Office has upheld the dismissal and 10-year ban on police officer José Daniel Díaz Domínguez for harassing an auxiliary with acts including sexual violence in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.
The Regional Prosecutor's Office for Judgment in Cundinamarca issued a second-instance ruling upholding the initial decision against José Daniel Díaz Domínguez, who was then a lieutenant and station commander in Tocancipá. According to the oversight body, the officer engaged in abusive conduct involving sexual violence on at least two occasions, severely impacting the victim's dignity. This behavior constituted a deliberate breach of his public duties.
The disciplinary process adopted a gender perspective, incorporating recommendations from reports on law implementation. The infraction was deemed gravely serious, committed with intent, warranting immediate dismissal and a 10-year general disqualification from public office. Díaz Domínguez, now a captain, faces these penalties for actions that violated the ethical standards of the police force.
This case highlights the need for accountability within Colombia's security forces, aiming to safeguard police members from internal abuses. The ruling's confirmation emphasizes the Public Ministry's dedication to enforcing strict measures against gender-based violence in professional settings.
