Although the Dominican Republic is among the safest countries in the region, according to the 2023 InSight Crime database, five million Dominican adults (66.5%) perceive the delinquency as the main problem that affects them.
This is highlighted by the report “The Security Private in the Dominican Republic: Creating Public and Private Value”, presented by the Dominican Association of Businesses Security (Adosan).
The study highlights that the incidence of robberies with violence is 5.4%, of which 64% are carried out with firearms and 25% do not report because they do not trust the efficiency of the authorities.
The document indicates that only 30% of thefts are reported. Of those who report, 76% declare themselves dissatisfied with the work of the competent authorities. While only 22% feel satisfied with the service.
After the pandemic, four in ten people feel more unsafe in their homes than in previous years.
That is why for many Dominicans, the most common solutions are cameras and alarms. Just as hiring private security guards is less common due to the associated costs.
Home burglaries
With a rate of 6.7% of people who have been victims of this crime in their homes, Enriquillo (6.7%) and Faldas (6.0%) are the regions with the highest incidence. While those with the lowest cases are: El Valle (4.0%) and Cibao Norte (4.9%).
Use of weapons during robbery:
- 71% of the cases involved arms of fire.
- 21% They involved knives.
- 7% of the robberies were committed without carrying arms.
- Other details such as “Don’t know”, “Blunt object” and “Other” represent minimum percentages (6%, 1% and 1%, respectively).
Results of the robbery:
- In 79% Of the cases, it was confirmed that property was stolen.
- In it 21% of the cases, the heist of something specific.
For the preparation of this report, Adosan Analytics was aided by data from the National Survey of Multiple Purpose Households (Enhogar 2022).
An urgent needand that regulates the sector
The president of Adosan, Ad Corambre, He pointed out that there is an urgent need for law that regulates the sector of security to supervise the growing informality, which the union considers unfair competition.
He said there are many companies that do not comply with the established regulations, representing a risk for the population, since they do not offer trained personnel for the work of security.
“There is a superintendence of security and surveillance created by decree 20 years ago and lacks conditions for the entity to carry out its functions effectively,” he emphasized.
The companies unregulated, which – according to him – increased by 54% since 2019, represent a challenge for the formalization of the sector. Although they have gained market share, their lower investment in personnel and equipment purification puts the quality of service at risk.
“Two out of three employees of securityit’s informal. The employees of the Society are trained in the management of armsworkshops and medical and mental health evaluations are given,” he indicated Corambre.
Private security experienced an average annual growth of 9.2% in the last five years, consolidating itself as a dynamic and economically relevant sector.
According to the Adesinc study, this sector contributed 0.32% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year, which is equivalent to 21,705 million pesos.
Jobs
The research indicates that the sector It employs 62,000 people, of which 60% hold formal positions, which shows a high level of job stability compared to other sectors of the economy. With average salaries of 27,075 pesos per month, the security Private sector offers remunerations equal to those of the sector public, “highlighting his impact positive in the quality of life of its workers.” In addition, the association indicates that the weight of labor within the GDP of the sector is 67.2%, “well above the national average of 28.7%, demonstrating its high level of economic contribution.”
The services that offer the companies of security Private companies range from surveillance and patrolling to the installation of security systems. alarms and cameras of security. This broad portfolio allows sectors such as finance, commerce and construction to increasingly depend on private protection to protect their assets and personnel efficiently.
He impact social of sector is equally relevant. The employees of security private sector are, for the most part, heads of household and have a low educational level. However, Adosan points out that the sector offers “unique formal employment opportunities, contributing significantly to economic inclusion.”
The association highlighted that another aspect they are stirring is the increase in the real salaries of workers. employeeswhich have improved their purchasing power. This has been achieved thanks to the professionalization of the companies affiliated with Adosan, who have prioritized the stability and well-being of their employees.
