Santo Domingo, RD – the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, He informed that last January he closed with an accumulated homicide rate of 8.42, a figure that he described as historical. According to the official, this result reflects the positive impact of security strategies implemented in conjunction with the National Police, the Ministry of Defense and local communities.
In his statements, Raful stressed that 11 territories did not report homicides during Januarywhich represents a significant advance in the fight against crime. However, he stressed that “Each homicide represents a drama and a tragedy for us”reaffirming the government’s commitment to continue efforts to reduce insecurity and social conflicts.
“It is important because it marks the route we are following with all the forces of order, and it is giving results”he said.
Strategies against motorcycle and cell phones
The minister also addressed efforts to combat the theft of motorcycles and cell phonestwo of the most frequent crimes in the country. In this regard, he announced that the Government works in coordination with the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) and the National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (INTRANT) To establish a Most Effective Motorcycle Registry.
Among the proposed measures, advanced technologies will be implemented such as the use of 911 system cameras and video surveillance in the streetswhich will allow a faster and more effective response Faced with these crimes.
“The Citizen Security It is an integral effort. We are summoning Churches, neighborhood boards and communities to participate in prevention plans that promote peaceful coexistence “Raful emphasized, ensuring that these actions will continue in the next few days as part of a sustained security policy.
Mandatory registration and control measures for motorcycles
Faride Raful He acknowledged that motorcycles and cell phones are the main objectives of theft in the country. “That is why we are working at a work table every Friday, where various organizations participate to regulate and record motorcycles”he explained.
In addition, he announced that, together with the Intranta new resolution which will be submitted to public views with the aim of establishing a record more efficient and mandatory For motorcycles. This measure seeks that police officers have Better tools to track motorcycles that circulate in the streetsthus facilitating its identification and recovery in case of theft.
With these initiatives, the government reinforces its commitment to the Citizen Security and the reduction of crimes throughout the national territory.
