Dominican Republic National Police reports 14,668 trained officers under reform

The Dominican Republic’s National Police has reported significant progress in its institutional reform and educational modernization. Under the new educational scheme, 12,272 individuals have graduated from police training schools, consisting of 9,538 men and 2,734 women. When including 2,396 agents currently undergoing supervised internships, the total number of newly trained officers reaches 14,668.

Mukien Sang Ben, coordinator of the Educational Modernization and Human Development Unit, stated that the curriculum is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MESCYT), allowing officers to pursue higher technical programs. The reform process has moved through stages of structural design, institutional restructuring, and academic development, moving toward operational deployment and the implementation of a degree in Police Sciences.

In a separate meeting, National Police Director General José Ernesto Rodríguez García reaffirmed the institution's commitment to public security and the protection of citizens and visitors, aligning with the objectives of President Luis Abinader.