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DRNA seeks to boost enforcement corps and maritime capacity; agency plans new academies, boat repairs and certification
Summary
DRNA told the House Finance Committee on May 2 it is expanding its enforcement corps, repairing and acquiring boats and pursuing certifications to improve maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue capacity.
At a May 2 hearing before the House Finance Committee, Secretary Waldermar Quiles Pérez discussed plans to strengthen DRNA’s enforcement corps (vigilantes) and maritime capability.
Staffing and training - The secretary said DRNA currently has approximately 244 vigilantes on staff and two parallel academies now under way (24 and 21 recruits, respectively), for about 45 new officers in training. - DRNA plans to convert some of the 55 new budgeted positions into mechanics and other specialized roles; the…
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