Ernesto Rodríguez García assumes leadership of the National Police with a focus on discipline and proximity
Major General Ernesto Rodríguez García, recently appointed Director General of the National Police, has begun his tenure by setting a clear path: institutional transformation must be grounded in discipline, responsibility, and a close bond with the citizenry. During a meeting with the institution’s personnel, the high command emphasized that respect must prevail over fear in the relationship between superiors and subordinates.
It is not fear that should exist between a superior and a subordinate, but mutual respect.
Ernesto Rodríguez García, General Director of the National Police
A new direction for citizen security
Rodríguez García emphasized that Dominican society demands a more reliable and committed public force. Under this premise, his administration will seek to consolidate an institutional culture where the duty to protect and serve becomes the absolute priority. This approach is an integral part of the ambitious reform and modernization process that the law enforcement body is undergoing.
Police transition context
The arrival of Major General Rodríguez García comes after the departure of retired Major General Andrés Modesto Cruz Cruz, who was at the head of the institution for the last six months. The change, made official by the Executive Branch and led in its transition by the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, responds to the evaluation and reorganization processes of the police command.
The police reform process continues to be one of the fundamental pillars of the government’s agenda. Efforts are focused on:
- Technical professionalization of agents.
- Strengthening of internal control mechanisms.
- Modernization of operational and logistical capacity.
- Improvement of working conditions and staff training.
The new director faces the challenge of maintaining the transformative momentum while responding to public safety demands. Rodríguez García’s management will be closely watched, at a time when citizen perception and effectiveness in crime prevention are central topics in the national debate.
