In Spain, police can intervene immediately (sometimes within minutes) if there is any indication of current risk, escalation, or potential breach of safety, especially in domestic violence or harassment-related contexts.

Here’s what typically triggers immediate police action:

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🚨 1. Active or imminent threat

Police respond immediately if there is:

• Threats of harm or intimidation (“I’m coming to your house”, “you’ll regret this”)
• Any suggestion someone is on their way to your location
• Signs of escalating aggression in real time

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🏠 2. Someone approaching protected spaces

Even after an order expires, if there is credible concern:

• Turning up at your home
• Waiting outside your home, workplace, or regular places
• Repeated presence near your location without justification

👉 This is treated seriously because it can indicate re-stalking or escalation

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📱 3. Harassment in progress

Police can act quickly if there is:

• Repeated calls/messages in a short period
• Contact after being told to stop (especially if persistent)
• Multiple attempts through different channels or accounts

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⚠️ 4. Breach of an active restraining order (if still in place)

If an order is active:

• Any contact, direct or indirect, can trigger automatic enforcement
• Police can arrest or detain depending on severity and evidence

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👁️ 5. High-risk history + new incident

If there is a known history (e.g. VioGén high-risk classification):

• Even a small new incident can trigger rapid intervention
• Police may respond preventatively if risk is considered elevated

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📞 6. Third-party reports of immediate danger

Intervention can also be triggered by:

• Neighbours, friends, or family calling police
• Witness reports of confrontation or stalking behaviour
• Reports of distress, shouting, or visible conflict

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🧠 Key principle

Police act immediately when they believe:

“There is a credible, current risk to safety — not just a past issue.”

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⚖️ Important distinction

• Past behaviour alone = monitoring / assessment
• Current or escalating behaviour = immediate response

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