Around 3,000 persons who reside in the El Triangulo neighborhood in Alma Rosa, in eastern Santo Domingo, say they can leave their homes open and walk at any time of the day or night without fear of crime on their streets. The neighborhood is located between Av. Las Americas and San Vicente de Paul.
A report in Diario Libre shows reveals how the community effort has improved their quality of life.
Plinio Llaverias, president of the neighborhood board, says they have installed 34 surveillance cameras covering all the streets in the area. Virtually all residents in the neighborhood, who are connected to each other through their smart phones 24/7, participate in the security effort. Residents in the El Triangulo neighborhood also hire civilians to patrol the area. In addition, two motorized units of the Police are available on call.
While community fund raisers have been held to offset the costs of the programs, each household is required to pay a monthly fee to the neighborhood watch organization.
Diario Libre reports on the cleanliness of the neighborhood, the trees planted along the streets, and the good lighting in the area.
Regional police director, General Neivis Perez Sanchez says that El Triangulo is a model that is being applied in the rest of the zone.
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Diario Libre
17 July 2017
