Authorities will allocated 350 million colones for the strengthening of tourist police

Costa Rican Institute of tourism and the Ministry of public security join forces to strengthen the safety of the tourists.

The Ministry of public security and the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism alliance seeks to create a safer environment for all tourists visiting the main touristic destinations in Costa Rica.

Over the next few years, the Government will allocate 350 million colones ($700K) to be distributed as part of the new cooperation agreement signed by both entities.

Allan Flores, Tourism Minister, said this partnership seeks to strengthen the image of the country as a safe tourist destination.

"This strategic alliance has been of vital importance for the country, since as part of these agreements, the Ministry of public security has increased the number of members of the tourist police to ensure that they are distributed in the most important of the country tourist areas, ensuring as well as an environment safe, specialized for domestic and foreign tourists care", said Flores.

At the same time, the Minister of public safety, Mario Zamora, said that there is a commitment of the police with people who visit Costa Rica, either national or foreigners, and this promotes further investment to the country. "A safe country is an attractive country that generates investment and development and from the Chinchilla Miranda administration we are seriously committed to the safety of Costa Ricans and foreigners," said Zamora.

Some of the elements that will be strengthened and/or contributed to the tourist police are: new Walkie-Takies, uniforms, four-wheel vehicles and mountain motorcycles, among others.

Police officers currently working in the tourism sector also will participate in training programs, which promises a transformation of the tourist police in a much more professional Guild, is also expected to receive the visit of foreign professionals who collaborate with the process of professionalization of the tourist police in the country for the coming months.

Posted by Costa Developers