Lets talk about each ones experience with being victim of crime in Santo Domingo. Please everyone share your stories and lets make an effort to bring to light some of the problems that exist. Possible solutions and ways we can avoid becoming victims.
There are tons of stories on that here on DR1, the problem is the search engine. :ermm:
First thing the OP should do to avoid another statistic, is to immediately retract his previously posted advice in other threads about those visitors arriving at SDQ to go upstairs to the arrival drop off and find a taxi to take you to the city because it is cheaper!
First thing the OP should do to avoid another statistic, is to immediately retract his previously posted advice in other threads about those visitors arriving at SDQ to go upstairs to the arrival drop off and find a taxi to take you to the city because it is cheaper!
A la Jackie Gleason.....
And Away we Go........
same old , same old about things... taxi, Uber.....
Another thread bites the dust.....
ju10prd='Baghdad Bob'It didn't bite the dust. It bit the dust when the OP was crafted.
The issue in Santo Domingo is crime against all the citizens and there is in reality very little that affects foreigners because we are so few percentage wise in the city.
Crime committed against those of us that live here with loved ones and the innocent ones such as the lady this past Monday dropping kids at school is an example of the issue and it should not be a vehicle for someone who by past record is looking for any excuse to run down the DR and security.
He needs to read the local media day in day out to grasp the issues and if he doesn't like it move on.
The citizens of the city are far from happy about the current insecurity and are lobbying hard. The government appears to be listening and there are some noticeable changes around. We all want more but this is not like back home.
Fact is that even if you live in a city in a developed nation, insecurity is an issue even with well established security and police operations.
Santo Domingo is a big urban area with poverty next to riches and so policing becomes so much harder. The real crime stories and solutions lie with those that live here day to day and run the risks. Those expats visiting need to be made aware that it is not like home and ignore wayward advice.
I almost reached for a tissue. Are you running for public office?It didn't bite the dust. It bit the dust when the OP was crafted.
The issue in Santo Domingo is crime against all the citizens and there is in reality very little that affects foreigners because we are so few percentage wise in the city.
Crime committed against those of us that live here with loved ones and the innocent ones such as the lady this past Monday dropping kids at school is an example of the issue and it should not be a vehicle for someone who by past record is looking for any excuse to run down the DR and security.
He needs to read the local media day in day out to grasp the issues and if he doesn't like it move on.
The citizens of the city are far from happy about the current insecurity and are lobbying hard. The government appears to be listening and there are some noticeable changes around. We all want more but this is not like back home.
Fact is that even if you live in a city in a developed nation, insecurity is an issue even with well established security and police operations.
Santo Domingo is a big urban area with poverty next to riches and so policing becomes so much harder. The real crime stories and solutions lie with those that live here day to day and run the risks. Those expats visiting need to be made aware that it is not like home and ignore wayward advice.
And it´s been posted many times how to do a better search on DR1 or other sites using Google.There are tons of stories on that here on DR1, the problem is the search engine. :ermm: