Change in the National Police: Ernesto Rodríguez García assumes the general directorship
In a formal act filled with symbolism and commitment to the nation, the change of command of the National Police took place. Major General (ret.) Andrés Modesto Cruz Cruz formally handed over the institutional flag to Major General Ernesto Rodríguez García, thus marking the beginning of a new stage at the forefront of citizen security.
During the ceremony, Cruz Cruz praised the career of his successor and urged him to perform his duties with the firmness and responsibility that the institution demands. The outgoing officer expressed his full confidence in Rodriguez Garcia’s leadership, wishing him success in the challenges he will take on from now on.
The flag represents the commitment and institutional values that have guided my 39 years of uninterrupted service to the homeland.
Major General Ernesto Rodríguez García
For his part, upon receiving the national flag, the new general director thanked Cruz Cruz for the work performed, highlighting the decorum and honor that defined his tenure. Rodríguez García emphasized that this national symbol reflects the legacy of service that has marked his police career.
Commitment to citizen security
This act of transition reaffirms the continuity of the National Police’s institutional mission. With this relief, the entity prepares to strengthen its strategies aimed at guaranteeing public order and the safety of all Dominicans, maintaining the fundamental principles that govern law enforcement agencies.
