The Institute and the Judicial Foundation (FINJUS) believe that the reform, industrialization and modernization process of this organization, which is one of the best pillars of citizen protection, cannot be postponed.

In a note signed this Sunday by Fergus executive vice president Cervio Tulio Castanos Guzmn, he proposes to use the police organic law adequately with the approval of its regulations; Strengthen investigative capabilities and continue to strengthen the radical reform process so that the law enforcement system responds to the best interests of the community.

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Phinges considers it urgent to carry out police reform

The Institute and the Judicial Foundation (FINJUS) believe that the reform, industrialization and modernization process of this organization, which is one of the best pillars of citizen protection, cannot be postponed.

It should be noted that some improvements have been made in various areas of organization management, despite the intimidation, since the declaration and adoption of the Organic Law of 590-16 National Police Number; Considered one of the milestones in realizing an effective citizen protection policy.

In fact, one of the changing axes of police reform is, first and foremost, the adoption of a new organic law, which is a priority, but it is not enough to achieve a comprehensive police reform. The biggest challenge is to properly implement the aspirations in the law, both through the approval of the regulations for the implementation of organic law and, in addition to organizational changes and management models, as well as the design of public policy. It is necessary to double its effectiveness and effectiveness in preventing and prosecuting crimes so that it can build greater and better confidence in citizens and respond to the increasingly demanding and current and future needs of the global community.

It deserves the compelling attention to face the changes that are taking place in the democratic life that the country has gone through. It is important to continue to strengthen the law enforcement agency to respond effectively to the current and future demands of the Dominican community.

Another aspect to look out for is to strengthen the investigative skills of the police. As the main subsidiary body of the criminal investigation commissioned by the Ministry of Public Administration, the Police Subsidiary is one of the cornerstones of the criminal justice system. Judges cannot be expected to conclude that they are scientifically reasonable, truthful, and credible without appropriate evidence, because the Constitution was established by law to ensure the exercise of the right to a fair trial and defense “not to prosecute or punish anyone – without being heard or duly summoned or without due process observation.” “Therefore, it is necessary to continue to strengthen the concerted efforts between the Ministry of Public Administration and the police investigation technicians, the initial stage of which is important, aimed at destroying beyond all reasonable suspicion and strict adherence. The rules of due process are considered by our legal system to be acceptable to all accused.

It is in this way that progress is made in strengthening the relations of the police with the community; In increasing trust in institutions with law enforcement agencies and, in general, in recognizing the major role that the police can play in preventing organized crime, prosecuting, and maintaining peaceful coexistence and democracy.

We urge you at FINJUS to continue to strengthen the radical reform process necessary to achieve a police system that responds to the best interests of the community; The company has great potential and capabilities, all of which require ethically and structurally restructured adaptation to have a positive and far-reaching impact on the work of this body.