The Plenary of Congress unanimously approved, with 114 votes, an opinion that modifies Law 29701 to grant benefits to the members of the neighborhood boards of citizen security and declare a day in their honor.
The initiative seeks Recognize your contribution in the fight against crime and insecurity throughout the country.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Taipe, of the decentralization commission, stressed that neighborhood boards represent an example of civic organization and commitment, so they require incentives that strengthen their work. In that sense, I know Create the National Registry of Neighborhood Boards by the National Police, in order to identify and organize its members.
The rule establishes that the National Police, together with regional and local governments, It may temporarily assign goods linked to citizen security to these organizations, Always under supervision to guarantee its proper use.
In addition, Benefits are expected as additional score in public tenders to access studio scholarships, both for members and their children, through pronabec.
In addition, the members of the neighborhood boards They will participate in public hearings, participatory budgets and in the formulation of security plans, which will allow them to directly convey the demands of their communities.
During the debate, Congresswoman Patricia Chirinos said that the norm constitutes an investment in social cohesion and equity.
Likewise, regional and local governments are authorized to transfer resources from their budgets to strengthen citizen security in coordination with the National Police.
