Guatemala City, by Lincy Rodríguez -AGN- The Minister of the Interior, Byron René Bor, the Vice Minister of Security, Carlos Franco, and the General Director of the National Civil Police -PNC-, led a formal ceremony marking a significant step in strengthening citizen security. The event took place at the General Sub-Directorate of Support and Logistics in Guatemala City.
During the ceremony, Minister Bor Illescas expressed his department’s commitment to promoting institutional strengthening in favor of community security. He emphasized the importance of this joint effort in achieving peaceful coexistence in the country.
Delivery of Motorcycles and Trucks
With these 500 new motorcycles, President Alejandro Giammattei’s administration has delivered 2,110 this year. These results mark a milestone in the government’s strategy to prevent and control situations affecting citizen security. In addition, the security forces have received 24 trucks, which will improve their capacity for prompt response and mobility.
El Ministro de Gobernación, Byron René Bor junto al Viceministro de Seguridad Carlos Franco y el Director General de la @PNCdeGuatemala, participan del acto protocolario donde se hará entrega de 500 motocicletas y camiones que servirán para brindar seguridad ciudadana. pic.twitter.com/zx7vHQVAwo
— MinGob (@mingobguate) December 21, 2023
Advances in Police Dignification
Authorities from the Ministry of the Interior -Mingob- and the PNC inaugurated the institution’s shooting range, further consolidating the Police Transformation Strategy, focused on the Police Dignification Axis.
Autoridades del #Mingob y la @PNCdeGuatemala hacen el corte de cinta para inaugurar el Polígono de la Institución. Esto fortalece la Estrategia de #TransformaciónPolicial bajo el #EjeDignificaciónPolicial. pic.twitter.com/Fmok3of9YV
— MinGob (@mingobguate) December 21, 2023
These efforts are not limited to vehicle delivery. They also extend to the creation of suitable spaces for training and the continuous improvement of police capabilities. Additionally, this comprehensive strategy aims to consolidate a safer Guatemala and strengthen the bond of trust between the community and security forces.
