NewsWhore
06-17-2008, 05:20 PM
Tourism Police (POLITUR) Chief Manuel de Jesus Miranda is challenging a recent travel warning issued to US travelers to the DR. In its page on the DR, the US Department of State warns US citizens to "be aware that foreign tourists are often considered attractive targets for criminal activity, and should maintain a low profile to avoid becoming victims of violence or crime. In dealing with local police, US citizens should be aware that the standard of professionalism might vary. Police attempts to solicit bribes have been reported, as have incidents of police using excessive force."
The US government warning continues: "The dangers present in the Dominican Republic, even in resort areas, are similar to those of many major US cities. Expensive jewelry attracts attention and could prompt a robbery attempt. Limiting the cash and credit cards carried on your person and storing valuables, wallet items, and passports in a safe place is recommended."
Jesus Miranda says that tourism destinations are safe for people of all nationalities. His comments were backed up by National Police Chief Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin who said that crime in the DR has been reduced significantly. Guzman said that the DR is among the safest countries in Latin America, and added that news might create the perception of increased crime but this doesn't reflect the reality of the situation.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#9)
The US government warning continues: "The dangers present in the Dominican Republic, even in resort areas, are similar to those of many major US cities. Expensive jewelry attracts attention and could prompt a robbery attempt. Limiting the cash and credit cards carried on your person and storing valuables, wallet items, and passports in a safe place is recommended."
Jesus Miranda says that tourism destinations are safe for people of all nationalities. His comments were backed up by National Police Chief Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin who said that crime in the DR has been reduced significantly. Guzman said that the DR is among the safest countries in Latin America, and added that news might create the perception of increased crime but this doesn't reflect the reality of the situation.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#9)