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House approves bill to create independent Police of Puerto Rico after heated debate
Summary
The House of Representatives approved Project de la Cámara 406 on April 28, 2025, to create a separate Police of Puerto Rico with administrative and fiscal autonomy; the measure passed 33–16 after extended debate over the Department of Public Safety’s role and transition details.
San Juan — The House of Representatives voted to approve Project de la Cámara 406 on April 28, 2025, creating a separate Police of Puerto Rico and removing the police bureau from the Department of Public Safety. The measure passed 33–16 after roughly 30 minutes of recorded final voting and an extended floor debate earlier in the afternoon.
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Víctor Parés Otero, said the measure “fortalece la autonomía fiscal y administrativa” of the new police entity and argued separation would let the superintendent directly manage budgeting, equipment purchases and training. “Esta figura da total autonomía a ese cargo del superintendente de la policía de Puerto Rico,” Parés said during floor remarks describing the bill’s goals and the transition plan discussed in public hearings.
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