DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful reported this Wednesday, 17 December 2025 that the Dominican Republic’s new police patrol model is yielding significant results. Since its implementation mid-year, the pilot program, with its 1,150 new agents, has reportedly led to a measurable decrease in both criminal activity and social conflict within its targeted zones, as reported in Noticias SIN.

The model currently operates in specific sectors of Santiago de los Caballeros, the Distrito Nacional (the capital city), and Los Mina in Santo Domingo Este. It utilizes a strategic quadrant system designed to maximize visibility and community engagement, allowing for a more intimate connection between the authorities and the neighborhoods they protect.

Raful explained during an interview on El Despertador that more patrolling directly correlates to higher deterrence, noting...