As I've posted before, we have 3 PN living in an apt. on our property. We tend to keep an arms distance but we just spent over 2 hours talking about just about everything. We discussed many topics that are in many tread here on DR1. I don't know where to respond so I'll just start here. This is concerning the orders for the PN and some of what has gone on in their Sosua area.
1. Shots fired last week at the Playa Chiquita Casino. Someone grabbed the pistol from the PN and fired 5 shots at 2 PN that had vests on. Only 1 shot out of 5 hit the PN in the vest. A security guard tossed his shotgun to now unarmed PN he shot 4 times at the assailant. I/they don't know why the second PN did not respond properly. The shot count matches what I heard.
2. Traffic stops are on going. They are looking for weapons, drugs and proper vehicle ID along with drivers lic. They are NOT looking for gringos even thou they may not have papers. Cars and motos are being stopped and if not in compliance they do as instructed. BUT they are NOT targeting tourist.
3. The PN DID get a raise that amounted to a whole wopping.............. DOP $1,500. Not near what was reported they got. The "new motos" that I talked about in another thread were not theirs but borrowed.
4. One guy just had a hernia operation due to lifting moto bikes onto a truck. His PN Insurance covered the operation. His PN insurance does NOT cover drugs needed after such as for pain. We supplemented some.
5. They have NOT seen any increase in tourism in the POP, Sousa, Cabaret areas due to the cruise ships. None at all.
6. They see an increase in problems in La Mulata again. This area has a long history of problems.
7. Though they are not to single out Haitians, they have noted another increase. They watch as they do everyone, but not sure what to make of it or do at this time.
8. In the PN barracks? 32 guys in a room with stacked beds. One toilet/shower area. No kitchen. No TV. No personal space. I'll view for myself soon. No wonder they like it at my place. and...
... we have no problems anymore with people watching or trying to enter. The 3 PN are watching and with them coming/going at all hours they have a noted presents. After all, THEY live here too. I'm watching too and we all react to our dogs barking as we should. Not letting our guard down but I DO get a good nights sleep much more often.
That's it. ty.
1. Shots fired last week at the Playa Chiquita Casino. Someone grabbed the pistol from the PN and fired 5 shots at 2 PN that had vests on. Only 1 shot out of 5 hit the PN in the vest. A security guard tossed his shotgun to now unarmed PN he shot 4 times at the assailant. I/they don't know why the second PN did not respond properly. The shot count matches what I heard.
2. Traffic stops are on going. They are looking for weapons, drugs and proper vehicle ID along with drivers lic. They are NOT looking for gringos even thou they may not have papers. Cars and motos are being stopped and if not in compliance they do as instructed. BUT they are NOT targeting tourist.
3. The PN DID get a raise that amounted to a whole wopping.............. DOP $1,500. Not near what was reported they got. The "new motos" that I talked about in another thread were not theirs but borrowed.
4. One guy just had a hernia operation due to lifting moto bikes onto a truck. His PN Insurance covered the operation. His PN insurance does NOT cover drugs needed after such as for pain. We supplemented some.
5. They have NOT seen any increase in tourism in the POP, Sousa, Cabaret areas due to the cruise ships. None at all.
6. They see an increase in problems in La Mulata again. This area has a long history of problems.
7. Though they are not to single out Haitians, they have noted another increase. They watch as they do everyone, but not sure what to make of it or do at this time.
8. In the PN barracks? 32 guys in a room with stacked beds. One toilet/shower area. No kitchen. No TV. No personal space. I'll view for myself soon. No wonder they like it at my place. and...
... we have no problems anymore with people watching or trying to enter. The 3 PN are watching and with them coming/going at all hours they have a noted presents. After all, THEY live here too. I'm watching too and we all react to our dogs barking as we should. Not letting our guard down but I DO get a good nights sleep much more often.
That's it. ty.