The National Security Affairs Committee of Congress gave a favorable opinion to the initiative to create a new Law of the National Civil Police with procedures for promotions, advancement, police career and control regime.
This initiative arose from the fact that the current law, created in 1997, has already been relegated to the new security needs of the population, so one of the important points that this bill seeks is to modify its organization.
With a favorable opinion, the initiative must reach the full Congress to be approved.
“Decree 11-97 of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala, the Law of the National Civil Police, no longer responds to the needs of the institution for the effective fulfillment of its functions and as a consequence of the new demands and security problems,” says the Commission’s analysis.
According to the initiative, an organic structure will be created that will include, in addition to the General Directorate, an Administrative Directorate, an Operational Directorate, an Inspectorate Directorate and Regional Directorates, which will seek to make the National Civil Police (PNC) more effective. In addition, the initiative proposes territorial division by regions, instead of districts as is currently the case.
It also includes the requirement that all members of the PNC receive training at the Police Academy where “they will be provided with basic training, a culture of peace and respect for human rights, democracy and obedience to the law”; in addition, recruitment and personnel administration policies will be regulated.
He added that the police career will be developed “broadly” and will include the entry, professionalization, permanence, ranking, promotion and advancement of PNC personnel.
“Through the creation of the ranking, its members will be able to receive decent salaries appropriate to their function and adequate social prevention measures. The new proposal emphasizes and strengthens the criteria of merit, performance evaluation and seniority, among others,” the initiative details.
The initiative also states that another objective is to provide PNC agents with tools to combat crime, “guaranteeing public safety through the application of scientific methods based on information analysis and community guidance.”
“It is essential that the National Civil Police be strengthened with a structure aimed at decentralizing human, material and financial resources, so that controls are effective at the operational, administrative and investigative levels. For this reason, this law has considered establishing a police career, with a structured system for the selection, training, promotion and evaluation of members of the police forces that ensures competence and professionalism, through rigorous selection and training processes to guarantee that police officers are competent and prepared to fulfill their responsibilities,” says the bill.
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How will the proposed Law of the National Civil Police address the limitations of the current law enacted in 1997 to improve public safety in Guatemala?
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- 1 How will the proposed Law of the National Civil Police address the limitations of the current law enacted in 1997 to improve public safety in Guatemala?
- 2 Here are some PAA-related questions for the title **”Reforming the National Civil Police in Guatemala: A Step towards Enhanced Public Safety”**:
Reforming the National Civil Police in Guatemala: A Step towards Enhanced Public Safety
In a significant development, the National Security Affairs Committee of Congress in Guatemala has given a favorable opinion to an initiative aimed at creating a new Law of the National Civil Police. This move is critical in addressing the country’s contemporary security needs, which the current law, enacted in 1997, has failed to meet.
The new law proposes to revamp the organizational structure of the National Civil Police (PNC), which is currently under the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for law enforcement services, law and order, and national security [[1]]. The PNC is responsible for protecting the citizens of Guatemala and maintaining public order <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NationalCivilPolice_(Guatemala)”>[[2]].
The proposed law aims to address the limitations of the existing law, which has been rendered ineffective in the face of emerging security challenges. The new law seeks to modify the organizational structure of the PNC, creating an organic structure that includes the General Directorate, Administrative Directorate, Operational Directorate, Inspectorate Directorate, and Regional Directorates. This reorganization is expected to make the PNC more effective in addressing the country’s security needs.
Another significant aspect of the proposed law is the emphasis on training and professional development of PNC personnel. The law requires all PNC members to receive training at the Police Academy, where they will be imparted with basic training, a culture of peace, respect for human rights, democracy, and obedience to the law. Furthermore, recruitment and personnel administration policies will be regulated to ensure that PNC agents are equipped to combat crime effectively.
The law also proposes to establish a police career system, which will include entry, professionalization, permanence, ranking, promotion, and advancement of PNC personnel. This system will enable PNC agents to receive decent salaries commensurate with their functions and adequate social prevention measures. The ranking system will be based on merit, performance evaluation, and seniority, ensuring that police officers are competent and professional.
In addition, the law seeks to provide PNC agents with tools to combat crime, guaranteeing public safety through the application of scientific methods based on information analysis and community guidance. The emphasis on scientific methods and community guidance is crucial in addressing the country’s security challenges, which have been exacerbated by high levels of crime and violence.
Interestingly, the proposed law comes at a time when public trust in the police is relatively low. According to a report by the World Justice Project, only 37% of respondents in Guatemala trust the police, although this figure has improved by 25 percentage points between 2016 and 2021 [[3]].
the proposed law is a critical step towards enhancing public safety in Guatemala. By reforming the National Civil Police, the country can address its emerging security challenges, improve police effectiveness, and restore public trust in law enforcement agencies. The approval of this law by the full Congress will be a significant milestone in Guatemala’s efforts to strengthen its national security framework.
Reforming the National Civil Police in Guatemala: A Step towards Enhanced Public Safety
In a significant development, the National Security Affairs Committee of Congress in Guatemala has given a favorable opinion to an initiative aimed at creating a new Law of the National Civil Police. This move is critical in addressing the country’s contemporary security needs, which the current law, enacted in 1997, has failed to meet.
The new law proposes to revamp the organizational structure of the National Civil Police (PNC), which is currently under the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for law enforcement services, law and order, and national security [1]. The
