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Peruvian National Police officer safety concerns

Overview

Recent incidents involving the Peruvian National Police (PNP) have raised significant concerns regarding officer safety and health protocols during physical evaluations.

In Ayacucho, two officers suffered severe medical emergencies during physical promotion exams at the Leoncio Prado stadium. Second Petty Officer Miguel Ángel Fajardo de la Cruz died after being transported to the Hospital Regional de Ayacucho, while First Petty Officer Edy Benavides Vílchez remains in critical condition in intensive care. These events follow a similar fatality on October 7 involving officer José Antonio Cáceres Salas during promotion tests in Tacna.

Personnel have expressed concerns regarding the adequacy of health screening procedures and safety protocols during high-intensity tests. Reports indicate that requests for medical exemptions were reportedly not favorably addressed, leading officers to participate in the evaluations despite potential health risks to avoid disqualification.

Entities

Policía Nacional del Perú · Edy Benavides Vílchez · Hospital Regional de Ayacucho · Estadio Leoncio Prado · Miguel Ángel Fajardo de la Cruz

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Peruvian police officer dies during promotion exams in Ayacucho

    A PNP officer died and another remains in critical condition following medical emergencies during physical promotion exams in Ayacucho, Peru, sparking concerns over safety protocols.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
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Sources

elespectador.com · jornada.com.pe · losandes.com.pe · trome.com