After the new law against insult: 2,487 reports
Quick Look
- In the East police region, 79 reports of insults against officials were registered between July 2025 and September 2026.
- Despite a new law that introduced penalties, preliminary investigation leader Christian Ytterström says that the insults have not decreased and often come from people the police have intervened against.
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Why It Matters
A new law introduced penalties for insulting an official, but according to the head of the preliminary investigation, this has not led to a reduction in insults against police officers in the East region.
- I think it is deeply tragic. public servants should not be insulted in their service, says Christian Ytterström, head of the preliminary investigation.
Has it gotten better since the law came into force?
- No, I can't say that. The insults often come from people we have intervened against. The people we work with and who most often offend us are not the ones who care that there is now a penalty. Unfortunately, that type of insult has not decreased, he says.
79 reports in police region East
In police region East, 79 reports were registered during the period 2 July 2025 to and including September 2026.
SVT Nyheter Öst has heard about ten lawsuits. It shows that police officers have been called, among other things, "whore", "cunt", "mommy fucker" and "whore".
"Part of everyday life for many colleagues"
Several incidents are said to have occurred during police operations. According to the head of the preliminary investigation, Christian Ytterström, the insults can be difficult to notice when the focus is on the intervention itself.
- Unfortunately, it is part of everyday life for many colleagues, which means that you may not react, he says.
Open Questions
- What concrete measures are planned to reduce the insults?
- How many of the 79 reports have led to charges or convictions?
- Are there differences in offending rates between different parts of Police Region East?
