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Leonel Fernández calls for police reform focused on crime prevention
Former Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernández has advocated for a police reform centered on crime prevention and the rule of law, rather than the implementation of the so-called “Código 29.” Fernández emphasized that while the Dominican population seeks greater security to walk the streets without fear of crime, all law enforcement actions must remain within the legal framework of the state.
He noted that because the Dominican Republic does not have the death penalty, reform should focus on more effective mechanisms for prevention, detention, and bringing criminals to justice. Fernández also referenced his administration’s “Barrio Seguro” program, which utilized democratic security concepts and international training, including criminal investigation education at John Jay Criminal College in New York.
Regarding regional stability, Fernández supported strengthening border surveillance to prevent Haitian criminal gangs from entering Dominican territory, though he argued the country should not become directly involved in Haiti’s institutional crisis. Additionally, he expressed concerns regarding government decisions on rice imports and trade treaties with the United States.
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Dominican Republic · Fuerza del Pueblo · John Jay College of Criminal Justice · John Jay Criminal Justice College · Leonel Fernández · National Police of the Dominican Republic
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Leonel Fernández stated that police reform should focus on crime prevention rather than applying “Código 29”. diarionorterd.com · www.antena7.com.do · hoy.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A group of lawyers filed a formal complaint against the Director General of the National Police regarding deaths during police interventions. hoy.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic does not have the death penalty. diarionorterd.com · www.antena7.com.do · hoy.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The “Barrio Seguro” program was implemented during Fernández’s administration. diarionorterd.com · www.antena7.com.do · hoy.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fernández supports reinforced border surveillance to prevent Haitian criminal gangs from entering the Dominican Republic. www.antena7.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dominican police officers received criminal investigation training at a university in New York. diarionorterd.com · www.antena7.com.do · hoy.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fernández supports reinforcing border surveillance to prevent Haitian criminal gangs from entering the Dominican Republic. www.antena7.com.do