Santo Domingo.– The National Police began the training process for 1,639 new recruits who make up the 150th graduating class of the institution, as part of the transformation strategy aimed at strengthening the preparation and professionalization of the police force.
The welcoming ceremony was held at the Major General (ret.) Eulogio Benito Monción Leonardo Police Training School, with the participation of authorities from the Higher Police Education Institute (IPES), institution directors, and representatives from the academic area.
The new members, who are part of the “Major General (ret.) Teresa Martínez Hernández, P.N.” class, will receive training through a program that combines in-person, virtual, and supervised training, with an emphasis on citizen service, institutional discipline, and respect for human rights.
Of the 1,639 applicants, 975 are women, a figure that reflects the increase in female participation within the National Police and the goal of having a more inclusive and representative institution.
During the event, Colonel Alexandra Familia Acevedo, director of the Police Training School, urged the future agents to take on this stage with responsibility, commitment, and a vocation for service, highlighting that preparation is key to offering efficient police work that is close to the citizenry.
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Likewise, he highlighted that the graduating class bears the name of retired Major General Teresa Martínez Hernández, in recognition of her trajectory and the values of discipline, leadership, and continuous training that characterized her career.
For her part, Mu-Kien Sang Ben, president of the Commission for the Educational Transformation of the National Police, called on the applicants to perform their duties with human sensitivity, adherence to procedures, and respect for the population.
The institution indicated that this new graduating class is part of the efforts to consolidate a police model based on continuous training, transparency, and the strengthening of citizen trust.
