On Monday, the Governor of Santa Fe, Maximiliano Pullaro, presided over the swearing-in ceremony for 500 new non-commissioned officers of the Santa Fe Police Force at Regional Unit II in Rosario, as part of the comprehensive security plan.
During the ceremony, the governor welcomed the officers and highlighted the process of transformation of the force. "Today you begin your career in a police force that is transforming and improving every day," he said.
Pullaro stressed that sustained investment has made it possible to normalise essential resources for police work. "Today, equipment, vests and uniforms, brand new vehicles and the incorporation of technology are commonplace, because we made the political decision to invest in and prioritise the Santa Fe Provincial Police," he said.
The governor noted that these advances were made possible by the allocation of resources and institutional support for police work. "We defended the role and work of the police on the streets, strengthening their operational capacity to provide security for the whole of society," he added.
He also highlighted the force's performance in restoring public order, especially in Rosario. "The police acted with courage and tenacity to restore public order. Three years later, we can show that violence has fallen by between 20 and 25 per cent, and crime by between 40 and 45 per cent, with the trend continuing to decline," he said.
The governor attributed these results to the joint work between the police, the Ministry of Justice and Security, the Prison Service and the Public Prosecutor's Office, within the framework of a security plan based on criminal analysis and strategic planning.
In this regard, he affirmed that each officer plays a key role in crime prevention. "Criminal analysis allows us to identify where crimes are most likely to be committed and to act accordingly. This approach has allowed us to go from being the province with the highest rates of violence and insecurity to being one of the safest. If we continue to work together, Santa Fe and Rosario can become the safest cities in the country," he concluded.
Strengthening the security plan
For his part, the Chief of Police of Santa Fe, Luis Maldonado, pointed out that the incorporation of new officers reinforces the public security plan. "Today, the Provincial Government is strengthening the security apparatus with the incorporation of essential human resources," he said.
Addressing the new non-commissioned officers, he highlighted the profile of the current force: "You are part of a new police force, with technology such as Lince and the 911 system, and with logistical resources such as vests, uniforms and vehicles. Your commitment is to take care of yourselves and society, protect public order and safeguard people's lives and property."
