Holy Week security plan implemented in Guaynabo

Guaynabo Mayor Edward O’Neill Rosa, at right

By The Star Staff

With the aim of guaranteeing the safety of residents, merchants and visitors during Holy Week, Guaynabo Mayor Edward O’Neill Rosa, along with Municipal Police Commissioner Col. Jorge Hernández Peña, led the implementation of a special security plan that reinforces preventive surveillance in residential, commercial and high-traffic areas of the municipality.

“So that Guaynabo remains safe and monitored by our police, we will not skimp on resources,” Hernández Peña said. “We have reinforced the plans to guarantee tranquility to everyone this Easter. In turn, we want merchants to have security during the hours that their businesses operate. We will not extend a truce to those who intend to commit crimes in our jurisdiction.”

As part of the special plan, active patrols will be established on the main roads with the municipal Traffic Division, which throughout the week will compute the speed of vehicles from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Likewise, motor and bicycle units will be assigned from 7 a.m. on to reinforce the police presence in banking institutions, ATMs and fast food establishments.

During the afternoons and evenings, meanwhile, security will be reinforced in shopping centers, anticipating an increase in the influx of people. In addition, the SORT and Intelligence units will intensify night surveillance through interventions and preventive presence.

In the urbanizations, patrols will be increased in the possible absence of residents who are traveling or vacationing, particularly during the long weekend.

At the same time, available personnel from the Police Athletic League will also be integrated into the preventive tours, especially in residential communities and school campuses.

The municipality also announced, in what it said was a firm step toward strengthening the operational capacities of municipal agents, an investment of $800,000 to equip its municipal police with the TASER 10 model, the most advanced in electronic control devices.

The Guaynabo administration called on citizens to cooperate with the authorities, report any suspicious situation and maintain prudence during this period of reflection and rest. Incidents can be reported by calling 787-720-5040.