DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

A new National Police rollout was officially launched on Monday, 2 June 2025 with 1,100 agents wearing cameras and with specialized community interaction training. The pilot program across 137 urban areas aims to transform and modernize public safety services across the Dominican Republic, with an initial focus on the National District and Santo Domingo.

The first areas slated for reinforced surveillance are Naco, the Colonial City, and Los Mina in Santo Domingo East. The initiative will later expand to Santiago, the country’s second largest city.

The program’s launch, led by President Luis Abinader, showcased a significant upgrade in police operations. New uniforms, body cameras, non-lethal weapons, and multi-purpose belts were unveiled, signaling a “before and after” moment for the institution.

Speaking on the occasion of the start of the...