National Police strengthens citizen security through the quadrant system
Within the framework of the institution’s comprehensive transformation, the National Police has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the service model based on corridors and quadrants. This strategy is an essential part of the police reform process, specifically designed to optimize preventive patrolling and ensure a more efficient response to crime throughout the country.
According to the information provided during the Weekly Agenda meeting, the system allows for a strategic distribution of law enforcement officers. To achieve this, citizen reports and areas with the highest crime incidence are meticulously analyzed, which are identified through technological tools such as heat maps.
Results and scope of the strategy
The main objective of this modality is to increase police presence in sectors identified as critical zones, while also facilitating more rigorous supervision of the personnel deployed in the territory. Regarding the scope of this measure, President Luis Abinader clarified that the deployment of the quadrants is being carried out progressively, so their coverage does not yet extend to the entire national territory.
To advance this security plan, the authorities have highlighted the following key points:
- Constant incorporation of new police departments and a greater number of officers.
- Acquisition of modern equipment to improve operational tasks.
- New methodology in the academic and practical training process for applicants.
The professionalization of our agents is a priority. Now, the training program includes six months of theoretical studies followed by three months of practice, significantly exceeding the previous model that barely lasted three months in total.
With these actions, the law enforcement body seeks to raise standards of security and public trust, committing to a more technical, supervised model adapted to current crime prevention needs.
