La destitución como máxima sanción disciplinaria del COESCOP y su procedimiento administrativo: caso de estudio del Distrito Sur de la Policía Nacional del Ecuador

Abstract

This article shows the results of the application of the Administrative Disciplinary Regime imposed on the personnel of the southern district of the national police, in accordance with the Organic Code of Citizen Security and Public Order Entities, whose sanctions were administratively enforced without prejudice to the criminal or civil actions. The methodology implemented is exploratory and descriptive. Likewise, study the different cases on the substantiation of offenses, whose sanctions imposed have been summarized in accordance with Law, or the norms of due process established in the Magna Carta of the Republic have been violated, a situation that would have occurred according to the Regulations of the Organic Code of Citizen Security and Public Order Entities (2017). Disciplinary responsibility plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing integrity and ethics in the performance of the functions of public servants. It is not enough to implement appropriate policies and strategies regarding citizen security; It is crucial to have a body of committed and responsible public servants in their work to protect and serve the community.