As we understand it the Tourist Police are a supposed specialized unit of the Nation Police set aside in special uniforms in tourist areas to protect visitors to the Dominican Republic. We have on information and belief that they were organized to correct abused to tourist by mainline National Police. Another solution that did not fit the problem it was designed to fix or better another solution that bypassed the problem of corrupt police. However the question needs to be asked what do they do? Or better what can or will they do to assist visitors?
It is a fact that tourist are responsible for twelve (12%) of the gross national product of the Dominican Republic. But are visitors better off with tourist police or would they be better off by fixing the problem of police corruption? The answer without contradiction is no! Most of the officers I have seen can only speak Spanish and worse most are not literate even in their mother tongue. In addition I have to wonder how so many of these men and women have clipped to their uniforms high-end cell telephones which costs more than their stated monthly salary. God only knows where they earn the extra money; although I have heard rumors. Further it seems that they spend their time either talking to whores or each other rather than patrolling the tourist areas. To be fair I have seen some very fair honest men and women simply doing their jobs but it is rare and it should not be.
Having been here for an extended period of time I would suggest to all those who want a safe and enjoyable travel experience to go somewhere else. You will not be safe here.
If you are foolish enough not to hear my warning get ready to be cheated, overcharged and robbed. Every petty crook of this island knows that he can take your property with impunity as long as he gives the tourist police their share.
I have seen the most egregious crimes against children pardoned by a trip to the ATM machine. If there is a place that is heaven for pedophiles it is here. That is pedophiles with money! They are not taken to jail but to the bank; maybe that explains the cell phones.
If you still feel that you must see the ?DR?; then please go to a walled, guarded all inclusive resort were the owners will keep you safe from those who ?serve and protect.?
It is a fact that tourist are responsible for twelve (12%) of the gross national product of the Dominican Republic. But are visitors better off with tourist police or would they be better off by fixing the problem of police corruption? The answer without contradiction is no! Most of the officers I have seen can only speak Spanish and worse most are not literate even in their mother tongue. In addition I have to wonder how so many of these men and women have clipped to their uniforms high-end cell telephones which costs more than their stated monthly salary. God only knows where they earn the extra money; although I have heard rumors. Further it seems that they spend their time either talking to whores or each other rather than patrolling the tourist areas. To be fair I have seen some very fair honest men and women simply doing their jobs but it is rare and it should not be.
Having been here for an extended period of time I would suggest to all those who want a safe and enjoyable travel experience to go somewhere else. You will not be safe here.
If you are foolish enough not to hear my warning get ready to be cheated, overcharged and robbed. Every petty crook of this island knows that he can take your property with impunity as long as he gives the tourist police their share.
I have seen the most egregious crimes against children pardoned by a trip to the ATM machine. If there is a place that is heaven for pedophiles it is here. That is pedophiles with money! They are not taken to jail but to the bank; maybe that explains the cell phones.
If you still feel that you must see the ?DR?; then please go to a walled, guarded all inclusive resort were the owners will keep you safe from those who ?serve and protect.?
