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Published on Thursday, April 20,
2023
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff On Wednesday, the government announced its plans to reduce crime rates in the country with the "Costa Rica safe operation plan."
President Rodrigo Chaves-Robles said: "We want a better Costa Rica for the next generations, and only by fighting crime are we going to achieve it."
The plan includes joint actions between many public organizations such as the Ministry of Public Security, Congress and the Poder Judicial which includes the entire judicial system of the country.
Among the main actions of the plan is the use of a $5 million loan from the United States Government, to build a Command and Control Center. It will have modern technology for criminal investigation cases.
In addition, the ministry will use a $1 million fund that was obtained with seized money in anti-drug operations, to purchase more police cars.
The strategy also includes changes in the working hours of more than 9,500 police officers. The update will allow them to work more continuous days protecting public areas. This change will take effect for six months.
To achieve this, it was decided to change the work role of the 12,000 police officers. Currently, officers work three continuous days and take three continuous days free. The shift change will allow police officers to work six continuous days and take four continuous days free.
In addition, the Ministry of Public Security will open a recruitment process for 400 new police officers, expected to start in June.
The plan also includes presenting to Congress an additional budget for hiring 300 more officers. This extra budget must be reviewed by the deputies and then approved in Congress.
The
agenda also includes the
presentation to Congress of six
projects to change the current laws
to reduce crime. Among these changes
are: Last
year, authorities from the Judicial
Investigation Organization recorded
656 killings. This figure marks a
new record in crimes, surpassing the
588 murders in 2021. Costa
Rica is generally considered to be
one of the safest countries in
Central America. However, like any
country, it does have its share of
crime. The most common types of
crime in the country are theft,
pickpocketing, and petty crimes.
These types of crimes are more
likely to occur in tourist areas. There
are also more serious crimes, such
as drug trafficking, human
trafficking, and gang-related
violence. In recent years, the
country has seen an increase in
violent crimes, such as homicides
and assaults. This has led to
concerns about public safety. --------------
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