National Police to introduce new uniforms and modernization initiatives in 2025

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced that the National Police will unveil new uniforms in 2025 as part of an ongoing reform initiative aimed at modernizing the police force. During a weekly media briefing, he presented the uniform prototype and detailed various measures aimed at enhancing police operations, education, and administration. This reform, initiated during Abinader’s first term, includes the establishment of an advisory board of experts from civil society to guide the transformation.

Abinader outlined a new career system that rewards merit, upholds police rights, and promotes career advancement with clear regulations for all ranks. The reforms also aim to improve police operational capabilities and educational quality, shift towards a service-oriented patrol model, and decentralize service delivery through provincial and municipal police structures.

To bolster police equipment and mobility, the government plans to acquire drones, mobile crime labs, and traffic control radars. A budget increase will support the purchase of vehicles and training for 20,000 new police officers over the next four years, with 4,132 currently in training. Additionally, the National Police has seen seven salary increases in the past three years, the opening of 32 new stations, and a focus on enhanced training in emotional intelligence and human rights for active officers.

Technological advancements are also a priority, with the implementation of a crime tracking platform that facilitates data sharing among 33 government entities. Significant service improvements have been reported, including over 68 million queries conducted using biometric screening systems, which have led to the issuance of numerous arrest warrants. Upcoming projects include a Command and Control Center for Citizen Security and the testing of new technologies for identifying suspects and tracking vehicles, further demonstrating the government’s commitment to modernizing the police force.