“Director, some of us denounce Molina. The complaints disappeared. We were told to stop causing trouble.
Don Manuel nodded.
We know that. We found seventeen internal complaints. Seventeen times someone tried to do the right thing and the system crushed it. That ends today.
Elena stepped forward.
There will be federal oversight for twenty-four months. New controllers. New training. Audits. Mandatory cameras. Review of files.
Don Manuel looked for Javier among the agents.
“Robles, come closer.
Javier walked with his heart, hitting his chest.
“Seven years ago,” said Don Manuel, “you were in an interrogation room, falsely accused by a corrupt superior. I told her integrity is not comfortable, but it is necessary.
Javier swallowed saliva.
I remember, sir.
“Today he proved it. He acknowledged something bad, gathered evidence and did not look the other way.
Don Manuel pulled a badge out of his jacket.
“From this moment, he is appointed acting captain of the Municipal Police of San Miguel del Río. The supervision will evaluate your command for six months.
