The National Government, through the Public Force, emergency and health teams
implement security devices to secure, control and monitor areas
commercial, residential, transportation terminals, migratory points, centers
prisons, ports, airports and borders of the country as of February 15, 2023,
in places where carnival activities, carnivals and activities are carried out
of recreation throughout the national territory; in order to minimize the
commission of misdemeanors and crimes, the risk of traffic accidents and that the device
of security contributes to peace and tranquility throughout the national territory.
National Police of Panama
The National Police will have more than 12,000 units throughout the national territory
and counteract criminal actions through its police services; between
them, the Urban Rapid Intervention Force (ALFA), investigation units,
canine units, cyclists, motorized “Linces”, special forces, units
anti-drugs, as well as patrols on foot and by vehicle.
National Aeronaval Service
Likewise, 1,700 units of the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) will
will be deployed at the national level, with the objective of providing security to nationals and
foreigners, in places of great influx such as: rivers, beaches and spas and
In this way, reinforce security during the days of Carnival 2023.
National Border Service
On the other hand, the National Border Service during the festivities will maintain
1,711 units to provide security and tranquility to all Panamanians and
foreigners, who are enjoying the carnival festivities in the
different recreation points nationwide.
For this carnival operation they have 99 patrol vehicles and 2 J8 (vehicles
all terrain), 56 motorcycles, 28 bicycles, 22 boats, 3 ambulances and 2 vehicles
URI Transit, which will help us to have a permanent presence through the
patrols (sea and land), checkpoints, roadblocks and patrols on foot.
National Migration Service
The National Immigration Service will have 150 inspectors from the Service
Migration Office have been duly coordinated in each of the
immigration control posts, located in different parts of the country.
There will be inspectors in areas where the carnival party will take place, such as
Dolega, Las Tablas, Chitré, Penonomé and others, where a large number of
of people.
Unique Emergency Management System
Likewise, the Unique Pre-Hospital Emergency Management System will be
deploying and reinforcing 564 units and 34 ambulances in coverage areas
during the operations of carnival activities.
The SUME staff that will work in this operation has 388 Technicians in
Medical Emergencies (TUM) or paramedics, 55 call receivers, 35
Emergency Vehicle Operators (OVE), 28 dispatchers, 13
operational supervisors, 8 office supervisors, 13 doctors, 12 members of the
administrative staff (mechanical and general services), 4 coordinators, 4
mentors. All will be directed and coordinated by the Executive Director and the
Director of Operations and Communications.
National Civil Protection System
On the other hand, the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) will displace 800
units (paramedics, lifeguards, divers, rescuers, inspectors) during the
Carnival 2023 operation throughout the national territory to reinforce security
and the healthy recreation in the aquatic spaces, culecos and other activities of the
Carnival.
Meritorious Fire Department of the Republic of Panama
The Meritorious Fire Department of the Republic of Panama (BCBRP), as
part of the Joint Task Force (FTC), makes available to the public
a foot of force of 1,257 units per day for prevention and
security that will take place during the Carnival holiday.
This foot of force will be made up of 276 technicians for the operations of
extinction, search, rescue and first aid, 115 volunteers, 25 lifeguards and
12 specialists in aquatic safety and first aid.
In addition, the BCBRP will contribute 151 vehicles to the Operation, including 65
fire fighting trucks, 19 Pick up/Pick Up Tank, 10 rescue trucks, eight
tankers, seven ambulances, six Four Wheels, two launches and two boats
Panama Maritime Authority
The Panama Maritime Authority makes its contribution to this operation, which consists of
in the verification that the internal service vessels are in
good conditions and keeping the regulatory safety measures, with
all your safety equipment on board, in addition to having a crew
qualified and have their documents in order.
That is why they will have more than 100 inspectors who will be deployed to
national level to verify that the owners or captains of vessels,
have their navigation permit, the current security certificate to be able to
set sail from ports and maintain security measures.
The institution makes a call to the people, to the fishermen, to the captains
pleasure ships and all users who move by sea,
that they must follow the security measures to safeguard their lives and that of the
passengers.
Red Cross of Panama
Finally, the Panamanian Red Cross will provide a group of 253 volunteers who will be
deployed in different coverage points nationwide. In addition, they will contribute
19 basic relief units to transport patients and seven emergency vehicles
Logistics
