LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act 53 -1996,
as amended, known as the 1966 Puerto Rico Police Act, createds the Puerto Rico Police Department as a public order civil organism of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
MISSION
Fight crime, protect lives and property and enforce the laws, regulations and municipal ordinances, safekeeping human rights.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services
- Assistant Superintendent for Citizen Services
- Assistant Superintendent for Field Operations
- Assistant Superintendent for Management Services
- Assistant Superintendent for Professional Responsibility
- Assistant Superintendent for Strategic Operations
- Associate Superintendent's Office
- Internal Audit Office
- Legal Affairs
- Office for Security La Fortaleza
- Press Office
- Security and Protection Office
- Superintendent's Office
Statistical Data
Type 1 Reported Crimes |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
  |
Illegal appropriations |
33,113 |
30,584 |
27,189 |
Murders |
815 |
815 |
983 |
Breaking and Entering |
19,138 |
18,521 |
17,880 |
Vehicle Theft |
7,003 |
6,832 |
6,811 |
Theft |
5,467 |
6,093 |
6,590 |
Rape |
95 |
65 |
39 |
Aggravated Assault |
3,115 |
3,440 |
2,753 |
Total crimes |
68,746 |
66,350 |
62,245 |
PROGRAMS
Traffic Control and Safety
Program Description
Maintains public order to avoid accidents, as well as provides safety on the public ways. Controls and directs motor vehicle transit through twelve Transit Divisions established in the Police Areas, the Division for Highway Patrol and the Stations for Road Patrol.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Customers served |
2,536,736 |
2,536,736 |
2,536,736 |
Traffic accidents |
230,000 |
225,000 |
220,000 |
Traffic accidents deaths |
340 |
320 |
300 |
Customers
Authorized drivers who possess active licenses
General Management and Administration
Program Description
Manages the Agency's public policy. Also, supervises and coordinates all the services and operations at the central level and at stations throughout the island.
Forces of rapid action (FURA, Spanish acronym)
Program Description
Establishes a complete rapid action plan for ground, air and at sea, that identifies, intercepts and seizes airplanes or vessels that have the intention of penetrating our coasts. Operates in coordination with Customs, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration and the Air Force of the United States.
Customers
Different units of the Puerto Rico Police Department, as well as the different Federal Offices, they offer support.
Criminal Investigation
Program Description
Conducts investigations related to drug trafficking and illegal drug use, organized crime, stolen vehicles, fire and illegal use of explosive devices, type I crimes and other serious crimes. Also, conducts special arrests, extradition services and illegal weapons investigations.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Complaints received |
46,200 |
50,268 |
50,585 |
Complaints resolved |
34,545 |
37,575 |
37,825 |
Percent resolved |
75 |
75 |
75 |
Customers
Persons intervened with for violating established laws
Human and Fiscal Resources
Program Description
Provides administrative, recruiting and training services, and assists with the development of the Puerto Rico Police Department' staff. Also, offers fiscal services and advice in the operational area.
Community Relations
Program Description
Effectively coordinate relations between the Puerto Rico Police Department and the community. Also, develops activities that foster communications with citizen and groups organizations to increase the scope of collaboration for the security and public order programs.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Established chapters |
200 |
200 |
220 |
Participants Police Athletic League |
16,000 |
20,000 |
22,000 |
Customers
Citizens, including youth and children, who are interested in working with the Police to prevent juvenile delinquency and continue the fight against crime.
School Safety
Program Description
Provide mechanisms and ways to prevent, protect, and take care of the health, security and wellbeing of our students and school staff, at elementary schools, intermediate schools, high schools, secondary units and special education schools in the Public Education System.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Schools in permanent monitoring |
19 |
19 |
19 |
Schools in preventive monitoring |
94 |
94 |
94 |
students attended |
501,899 |
501,899 |
501,899 |
Customers
Personnel, students and parents of the schools included in the monitoring plan. There are 184 schools that have permanent assigned patrols and 1,481 that are monitored by preventive motor patrols.
9-1-1 Emergency Service
Program Description
Regulates, directs and administers the handling of calls to the public safety agencies and other providers of emergency services so that the requests for services are attended effectively.
Professional and Scientific Operations Ancillary Services
Program Description
Groups together all the ancillary and complementary activities related to the fight against crime. Also, administers all the laws that regulate the expedition of certificates of penal record, licenses and permits for firearm use.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Federal consistency certification program for coastal zone management |
1,080,000 |
1,100,000 |
1,100,000 |
Firearms Licenses issued |
11,800 |
12,500 |
13,200 |
Customers
The ten operational programs of the Puerto Rico Police Department and the public who requests the different services that are offered.
Surveillance and security services to the governor and ex-governors
Program Description
Offer security and surveillance services to the Governor, the Governor's spouse and children, as well surveillance of the Executive Mansion.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Ex-governors and family |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Governor and family |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Police Patrol
Program Description
Provide preventive surveillance, protection services and security to the Puerto Rican community, including the Superintendents, public officials and dignitaries.
Customers
Puerto Rico's population.
Patrolling and Safety in Public Housing Projects
Program Description
Patrols and secures public housing residents, to prevent drug trafficking and other types of illegal activities from becoming permanent. Starting on June 30, 2010, the Superintendent removed the patrols from the public housing projects; only the Monitoring Center is patrolled. There are 24 agents, 34 reservists, which include a sergeant and a lieutenant.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Customers served |
46,100 |
46,100 |
46,100 |
Customers
The residents of 36 public housing projects
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $807,565,000. This amount includes $798,035,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund, $2,780,000 from State Special Funds, $4,857,000 from Other Income and $1,893,000 in Federal Funds.
Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund reflect an increase of $32,000,000 to accommodate all police force members in the correct payroll scale. Per Executive Order 57-2011, $26,000,000 is included to cover the monthly pay increase of $100, $7,000,000 for security equipment and $6,698,000 to pay for overtime during the General Elections.
State Special Funds are assigned through several acts that regulate the service provided by the Police to citizens. These funds will be used, as authorized by law, as follows: $20,000 through Act 16-1989, known as the Special Donation fund, for the purchase of equipment; $1,966,000 from Act 404-2000, known as the Fire Arms Act Special Fund for the purchase of the equipment needed to locate and understand how fire arms were used and minimize the use of fire arms in crimes; $790,000 through Act 208-1998, known as the Stolen Vehicle Special Fund for the acquisition of equipment and materials needed to strengthen criminal investigations and $4,000 from Act 12-1995, known as the Public Document Administration Special Fund for the acquisition of supplies and materials.
Other Income is generated from services provided through the 9-1-1 Services Governing Board in accordance to Act 144-1994, as amended. Also from the rendering of police services to other government agencies.
Contributing Federal Grants include: the Public Safety Partnership & Company Grants and the National Explosive Detection Canine Team Program. There is a reduction of $11,829,000 in Federal Funding resulting from the conclusion of several grants, for example: the Community Prosecution and Project Safe Neighborhoods and the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders.
There is a reduction of $5,928,000 in ARRA due to the loss of non-recurring funds.
The proposed budget will allow the Department to comply with the faculties and duties established by its Organic Law, specifically those directed toward monitoring, regulating and fighting crime, protecting lives and properties, complying with laws, regulations and municipal orders, safeguarding citizens' rights and interagency agreements.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Program |
  |
Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Proposed |
9-1-1 Emergency Service / Child Abuse Line |
15,171 |
16,443 |
12,837 |
12,837 |
Community Relations |
8,908 |
7,611 |
7,582 |
7,550 |
Criminal Investigation |
111,730 |
94,811 |
101,427 |
91,728 |
Forces of rapid action |
19,183 |
20,395 |
18,983 |
18,449 |
General Management and Administration |
25,051 |
40,975 |
6,020 |
5,864 |
Human and Fiscal Resources |
15,163 |
16,171 |
16,533 |
16,598 |
Patrolling and Safety in Public Housing Projects |
27,351 |
19,706 |
19,652 |
19,652 |
Police Patrol |
485,754 |
495,336 |
530,948 |
563,582 |
Professional and Scientific Operations Ancillary Services |
35,486 |
23,696 |
23,508 |
23,609 |
School Security |
4,726 |
7,534 |
7,554 |
7,542 |
Surveillance and security services to the governor and ex-governors |
4,147 |
3,353 |
3,451 |
3,440 |
Traffic Control and Safety |
39,564 |
38,370 |
37,718 |
36,336 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
792,234 |
784,401 |
786,213 |
807,187 |
  |
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
Criminal Investigation |
0 |
551 |
378 |
378 |
Professional and Scientific Operations Ancillary Services |
0 |
450 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
0 |
1,001 |
378 |
378 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
Police Patrol |
16 |
100 |
250 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
16 |
100 |
250 |
0 |
Total, Program |
792,250 |
785,502 |
786,841 |
807,565 |
  |
Funding Sources |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Joint Resolution - General Fund |
187,347 |
729,089 |
758,776 |
797,657 |
Special Appropriations - General Fund |
20,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Local Stabilization Fund |
529,448 |
34,948 |
0 |
0 |
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA |
41,698 |
3,751 |
5,928 |
0 |
Federal Grants |
4,836 |
6,789 |
13,722 |
1,893 |
Other Income |
6,301 |
8,240 |
5,007 |
4,857 |
State Special Funds |
2,604 |
1,584 |
2,780 |
2,780 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
792,234 |
784,401 |
786,213 |
807,187 |
  |
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
  |
Joint Resolution - General Fund |
0 |
551 |
378 |
378 |
State Special Funds |
0 |
450 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
0 |
1,001 |
378 |
378 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Other Income |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Public Improvements Fund |
0 |
100 |
250 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
16 |
100 |
250 |
0 |
Total, Funding Sources |
792,250 |
785,502 |
786,841 |
807,565 |
  |
Expense Category |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Payroll and Related Expenses |
689,439 |
695,863 |
700,440 |
724,495 |
Rent and Utilities |
44,864 |
61,776 |
60,157 |
56,875 |
Purchased Services |
10,821 |
9,042 |
8,666 |
7,991 |
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions |
416 |
36 |
54 |
54 |
Transportation Expenses |
242 |
941 |
636 |
284 |
Professional Services |
863 |
977 |
1,567 |
1,012 |
Other Expenses |
1,286 |
2,764 |
3,908 |
1,065 |
Non Distributed Allocations |
20,976 |
0 |
150 |
0 |
Previous Years Debt Payments |
452 |
0 |
450 |
450 |
Equipment Purchases |
17,446 |
6,188 |
4,513 |
9,375 |
Office Supplies and other Materials |
5,417 |
6,804 |
5,627 |
5,541 |
Advertising and Media Expenses |
12 |
10 |
45 |
45 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
792,234 |
784,401 |
786,213 |
807,187 |
  |
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
  |
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities |
0 |
1,001 |
378 |
378 |
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
0 |
1,001 |
378 |
378 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Capital Improvements Program |
16 |
100 |
250 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
16 |
100 |
250 |
0 |
Total, Expense Category |
792,250 |
785,502 |
786,841 |
807,565 |
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