Police Chief Rafael G. Guzman.
SANTO DOMINGO. – In an unprecedented development the Presidency’s Chief of Staff today warned the Chief of the National Police to repeal the issued to police patrols to fire on citizens who ignore their orders to halt.
Cesar Pina Toribio said that type of disposition doesn’t correspond with the levels of democratic development which have been obtained and spurred by the Government. “It’s a practice that undoubtedly harms the rights and very substantial principles to repeat them. and there was already a first experience which must call upon the authorities to reflect on."
The Presidency’s top official warned that that type of measure far from being a valid instrument in the war on crime only heightens the population’s perception of insecurity. “And that’s what those of us responsible for public services in the country must all work against.”
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
I agree with the Chief of Staff 100% ,,but doubt if the Police Chief has much control over individual members of his force
Written by: Juango, 6 Jul 2010 5:09 PM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Ric, I understand what you are saying, but if he cannot control his troops, then he should resign and give that responsibility to someone that can. Sooner than later, these trigger happy uniformed bozos will kill a visitor and then it will affect tourism. I say the DR is out of control and can be hazardous to your health, therefore I tell my friend to bypass the DR for now and vacation elsewhere. Most are doing so.
Written by: BASTA, 6 Jul 2010 5:15 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
start on the PLD shoot first ask questions later than on anyone belonging to the PRD
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Juango, I think that most people here are nervous about the police ..we desperately need a good police force here but this what my young Dominican friends ( 24 to 34 )from la Romana and San Pedro tell me ,They say if it is raining hard at night people are scared to go out because there are no police but plenty of bad men with pistols and knives taking advantage of lack of police. On the other hand, during the nights when there are many police, the police always stop people ,in their cars or bikes ,demanding money and they do this forcibly.
There have been various changes at the top level of the police .but nothing seems to change. Yes ,one day a visitor will die ,,,maybe of fright , as these police think nothing of putting a weapon through the open window when you stop.
Written by: ElProfe 
, 6 Jul 2010 6:08 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Jarabacoa
The Police are a bunch of untrained animals.
You can train a dog easier than one of these guys.
From: Turkey, Ham & Cheese
Stop hiring trigger-happy drunks!
From: United States
You just need to hire a mono trainer to train them on la isla de monos
Written by: juanb, 6 Jul 2010 7:15 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Pay them a living wage and actually punish them when the commit a crime. Then you will have a Police force to be proud of.
Written by: telemeco, 7 Jul 2010 7:33 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Monte Plata
i dont think it matter if they pay them as much as a US or European cops,,,they will still do what they lever of education and background where they came from dictate to do.
You need to have graduate individual and a good salary with a phycological and background analysis before releasing these people to interact with the public this way you have a well ornanized police force
Written by: bearcat, 7 Jul 2010 8:54 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Can anyone tell me would this have happened during the Dictators time. Most assuredely not because he was in control. The problem is not education or pay but control. If they know they will go to jail this will stop.
From: United States
"Dominican Government tells Police Chief to stop killing citizens"
Oh, that will do it. What a bunch of low class morons.
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
This is all leo's doing, he wants to get another term. You just don't grow BALLS overnite. This has been going on since he was elected the first term and now he wants to put his foot down and be stern......To late lee-flea.......You would always be the president that couldn't and the drug dealer that got away.!!!!
From: United States, Reality Check
Well said, Bearcat.
Since, the Prez LF has attempted to gain political points and make this an issue. The DT.com readers should add-in momentum and call to our US embassy and complain on this issues as well as the Dominican Embassies in Miami, NYC and DC.
As tourist, visitors and foreign residences we can leverage a significant amount of pressure because politicians tend to give in and side with areas of the most resistance (outcrys)... because the squeeky wheel gets the oil and a close mouth doesn't get feed.
(212) 768-2480 Miami
(305) 358-3220 NYC
202-332-6280 DC
Written by: NATEP, 7 Jul 2010 12:25 PM
From: United States
pay the police more pesos a month then we dont have to be scared to approach a check point and get robbed by them ...its a known fact that the street walkers aka puntas or prostitute makes more in a week than the average policeman makes in a month...true facts
From: United States
Police are some of the biggest criminals in this country. Ask anyone who they are more afraid of the drug addicts and thieves or the police and watch the response you get.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
bearcat ,,,are you joking ,,during the Dictators time the country was awash with murders by the police and the guards ,,,the murders of innocent farmers around Nagua was particularly horrible ,,their bodies were simply thrown into the ocean and washed in and out with the tide ,,,it was a period of terrific brutality that became too much even for the followers of Trujillo .
From: Dominican Republic, La Romana
I believe if the level of education was elevated to above that of an 8th grade student, you know they can actually read and write along with proper psycological testing and real training we could have a police force that didn't strike terror in the hearts of the general public.
Written by: Vivacuba, 9 Jul 2010 12:57 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Deport Rafael Guzman to the land of the slaves, EEUU!
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There have been various changes at the top level of the police .but nothing seems to change. Yes ,one day a visitor will die ,,,maybe of fright , as these police think nothing of putting a weapon through the open window when you stop.
The Police are a bunch of untrained animals.
You can train a dog easier than one of these guys.
You need to have graduate individual and a good salary with a phycological and background analysis before releasing these people to interact with the public this way you have a well ornanized police force
Oh, that will do it. What a bunch of low class morons.
Since, the Prez LF has attempted to gain political points and make this an issue. The DT.com readers should add-in momentum and call to our US embassy and complain on this issues as well as the Dominican Embassies in Miami, NYC and DC.
As tourist, visitors and foreign residences we can leverage a significant amount of pressure because politicians tend to give in and side with areas of the most resistance (outcrys)... because the squeeky wheel gets the oil and a close mouth doesn't get feed.
(212) 768-2480 Miami
(305) 358-3220 NYC
202-332-6280 DC