NewzRecent police-related deaths in the Dominican Republic have sparked criticism from civil society organizations. The controversy emerges amid a broader institutional strain highlighted by the National Police's personnel levels compared to the justice system's caseload.
According to institutional payroll data from the end of August, the National Police maintains 43,464 active agents. This total falls short of the national demand for law enforcement, as authorities face 53,877 pending arrest warrants targeting 50,865 individuals, resulting in 7,401 more wanted persons than active police officers.
Concurrently, four individuals, including two adolescents, surrendered to the National Police over the weekend due to their alleged involvement in various criminal acts. These recent surrenders bring the total number of individuals who have voluntarily placed themselves at the disposal of authorities to 29.
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