The head of the Police, Major General Manuel Castro Castillo met yesterday, 5 August 2014, with the 12 regional directors and 62 Department Commanders to quantify the number of serious crimes committed during July. Castro Castillo reported that there had been a 31% reduction in homicides nation-wide, compared to July 2013.
He explained that from 1 to 31 July there were 45 homicides less than were reported in the same period in 2013.
Castro Castillo says these statistics prove the effectiveness of the policies and programs implemented by the National Police. The Major General stated the increased patrols (especially in Greater Santo Domingo) by his officers were probably the biggest contribution to the drop in homicides.