The Minister of the Interior, Juan José Santiváñez, indicated that they will request resources to cover the needs of the National Police of Peru
The Minister of the Interior, Juan José Santiváñez, announced that they will request one additional game this year to improve the logistics of the National Police due to the various deficiencies detected in the institution.
Likewise, Minister Santiváñez mentioned that during the first days of his administration he visited several police stations and detected deficiencies in logistics and infrastructure.
He explained that his management has ordered the standardization of weapons in the Police, for which studies are being carried out. In addition, he indicated that they are working on the procedure for the purchase of bulletproof vests.
“The president is offering us all her support; we will request an additional item for the acquisition of this logistics, which is absolutely essential,” he declared.
He also mentioned that, after the kidnapping of the businesswoman Jackie Salazarwho was rescued by the Police, are requesting the acquisition of most advanced geolocation equipmentas well as other supplies necessary for police functions.
The minister also announced the signing of an agreement with the Regional Government of La Libertad for the acquisition of 140 patrol cars, 120 motorcycles and 3,000 bulletproof vests.
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“In the first fortnight of June the first 40 patrol cars will arrive in La Libertad«reported Santiváñez Antúnez, who added that other regional governments are also taking similar measures to support the PNP in the fight against crime.
“This is a joint effort and any support from local and regional governments will be a great advance» he highlighted.
In addition, he highlighted that his ministry issued a ministerial resolution this week that reduces by one 40% the cost of integrated patrol. The goal is for local and regional governments to have more budget to hire police officers during their days off or vacations.
The Minister of the Interior, Juan José Santiváñez, also reported that the operational plan “Safe dawn«, which takes place in the 43 districts of Metropolitan Lima from the 4:00 hours simultaneouslywill be extended to the entire national territory starting next week.
He indicated that the goal is to make arrests of dangerous criminals who are still on public roads during that period.
On the first day of Safe Dawn in Lima, 206 arrests for crimes in progress38 individuals wanted by the justice system were arrested, eight vehicles reported stolen were recovered, 177 cell phones were seized and an individual who had been on the run for more than 7 years was arrested for his participation in the murder of the notary Paíno.
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2024-05-28 03:25:57