Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of August 31, 2026, from the General Technical Secretariat, publishing the Agreement between the State Secretariat for Security and the Municipality of Redondela for the incorporation of the Local Police Corps into the VioGén System |
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| BOE Publication | September 10, 2026 |
| Entry into force | August 4, 2026 (date of agreement signature) |
| Direct affected parties | Redondela Local Police Corps and victims of gender violence in the municipality |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-18970 |
Redondela Local Police has been operating as of August 4, 2026 within the Comprehensive Monitoring System for Gender Violence cases, known as VioGén. The agreement, signed between the State Secretariat for Security and the Municipality of Redondela, was published in the BOE on September 10, 2026 through the Resolution of August 31, 2026 from the General Technical Secretariat (reference BOE-A-2026-18970).
This type of agreement is replicated in municipalities throughout Spain with the aim of guaranteeing comprehensive coverage of the victim protection system. Redondela's incorporation expands the network of local police bodies connected to VioGén.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement defines a clear division of responsibilities between the Ministry of Interior (through the State Secretariat for Security) and the Municipality of Redondela. Below are the obligations of each party:
| Party | Specific obligations |
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| State Secretariat for Security (Ministry of Interior) |
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| Municipality of Redondela |
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What is VioGén? It is the technological tool of the Ministry of Interior that centralizes in a single platform the police, judicial and penitentiary information related to gender violence cases. It allows adhering police bodies to conduct coordinated monitoring of victims and assess their risk level uniformly throughout the national territory.
Economic and operational impact
The agreement does not establish direct economic consideration between the parties: the Ministry provides the technological platform and initial training, while the Municipality of Redondela assumes the internal operational costs derived from integration.
The main operational impacts for the Municipality are:
- Officer training: The Municipality must ensure that its officers receive specific training in VioGén. Although the Ministry facilitates this training, internal organization (schedules, replacements, coordination) falls to the municipality.
- User management: The Municipality must keep the list of authorized users updated. If an officer has not accessed the system for more than one year, the Ministry may automatically deactivate them, which requires periodic control of access records.
- Protocol application: Officers must apply VioGén risk assessment protocols in each gender violence case they handle, which implies a change in usual operational procedures.
- Inter-administrative coordination: Integration into VioGén connects Local Police with other administrations (State Security Forces and Bodies, courts, penitentiary institutions), increasing coordination burden but also effectiveness in victim protection.
Who does it affect?
- Redondela Local Police Corps: All officers handling gender violence cases must be trained and operate with VioGén.
- Municipality of Redondela (Security and HR area): Responsible for keeping the user list updated and organizing internal training.
- Victims of gender violence in Redondela: Benefit from more coordinated protection and comprehensive monitoring that VioGén enables.
- Other municipalities in Spain: This agreement is a replicable model. Municipalities not yet integrated into VioGén can see in this case a reference for the process and obligations it entails.
Practical example
A Redondela Local Police officer attends a gender violence complaint. Thanks to VioGén integration, they can immediately check if the victim already has an open case, what their previously assessed risk level is, and if there is any active restraining order. With this information, they apply the system's risk assessment protocol and update the case file, which becomes accessible to the court and State Security Forces and Bodies.
Without this integration, the officer would depend on manual inquiries between administrations, with the risk of acting without complete information. VioGén integration eliminates that operational blind spot.
From the municipal management perspective: if that officer stops using VioGén for more than twelve consecutive months (for example, due to internal reassignment), the Ministry may deactivate their access. The Municipality must detect this situation before it occurs and update the list of authorized users to prevent an active officer from losing system access.
What should administrations do now?
- Identify officers who will manage VioGén: The Municipality of Redondela must determine which Local Police officers need system access and prepare the initial list of authorized users.
- Coordinate training with the Ministry: The State Secretariat for Security facilitates training. The Municipality must contact the competent body to plan training schedules and ensure all designated officers complete training before operating with VioGén.
- Implement risk assessment protocols: Review and update Local Police internal procedures to incorporate VioGén protocols in gender violence case management.
- Establish a periodic user review process: Since the Ministry may deactivate inactive users for more than one year, the Municipality must implement internal control (at least annually) to detect officers without activity and update the list of authorized users.
- Other non-integrated municipalities: If your municipality has not yet signed a similar agreement with the State Secretariat for Security, this case is a direct reference for the process. Contact the Ministry of Interior to begin the VioGén accession procedure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VioGén system and what is it for?
VioGén is the technological platform of the Ministry of Interior that centralizes police, judicial and penitentiary information on gender violence cases. It allows adhering police bodies to conduct coordinated monitoring of victims, apply homogeneous risk assessment protocols and share information between administrations in real time.
Since when is Redondela Local Police integrated into VioGén?
Integration is effective as of August 4, 2026, the date the agreement was signed between the State Secretariat for Security and the Municipality of Redondela. The resolution publishing the agreement was published in the BOE on September 10, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-18970).
What obligations does the Municipality of Redondela assume with this agreement?
The Municipality commits to three specific obligations: apply VioGén risk assessment protocols, guarantee training of its officers in system use and keep the list of authorized users updated at all times to access the platform.
What happens if an officer has not used VioGén for more than one year?
The Ministry of Interior, through the State Secretariat for Security, may automatically deactivate any user who has been inactive for more than twelve months on the system. Therefore, the Municipality must establish periodic access control to prevent active officers from losing their authorization.
Can other municipalities integrate into VioGén in the same way?
Yes. The Redondela agreement is a replicable model. According to the regulatory summary itself, this type of agreement is replicated in municipalities throughout Spain to guarantee comprehensive coverage of the protection system. Interested municipalities should contact the State Secretariat for Security of the Ministry of Interior to begin the accession process.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-18970)
Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18970
