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PC 921

Para enmendar el Artículo 1.11 de la Ley 20-2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de requerir a los miembros del Departamento de Seguridad Pública, adiestramientos en procesos para identificar, intervenir, interactuar, orientar y proteger a las personas víctimas de violencia doméstica; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill would require Puerto Rico’s Department of Public Safety personnel to receive mandatory training on identifying, intervening with, and protecting victims of domestic violen

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Bill Summary · PC 921

Summary of Bill PC 921

Overview

Bill PC 921 proposes to amend Article 1.11 of Law 20-2017, known as the “Ley del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Puerto Rico.” The primary aim is to require members of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety (DPS) to receive adiestramientos (training) in processes for identifying, intervening, interacting with, orienting, and protecting persons who are victims of domestic violence. The bill is currently referred to committees and has not advanced to a final floor vote.

Purpose and intent

  • Elevate the DPS response to domestic violence by ensuring personnel are trained in recognizing and addressing DV victims.
  • Promote trauma-informed and victim-centered interactions between DPS members and DV victims.
  • Align DPS practices with best practices for identifying and safeguarding victims of domestic violence.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Amend Article 1.11 of Law 20-2017 to add a mandatory training requirement for DPS personnel.
  • Training focus areas include:
    • Identifying victims of domestic violence
    • Intervening appropriately in DV-related situations
    • Interacting with DV victims in a respectful, sensitive manner
    • Orienting DV victims to available services and resources
    • Protecting DV victims during and after encounters with DPS
  • The text provided does not specify details such as who administers the training, the frequency or duration of training, certification requirements, funding, or enforcement mechanisms.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Members and personnel of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety.
  • Secondary: Persons who are victims of domestic violence who interact with DPS members.
  • Potentially, DPS training administrators, providers, and any agencies involved in victim services in Puerto Rico.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: October 14, 2025.
  • First Reading: October 16, 2025.
  • Referred to Committees: October 16, 2025 (awaiting committee review and potential hearings).
  • Next steps: Committee deliberations, potential amendments, and subsequent votes in the chamber.

Notes and considerations

  • The bill’s text available here does not include specific implementation details (e.g., training curriculum, qualification of instructors, funding, timelines for implementation, or evaluation metrics).
  • If enacted, expect follow-up amendments or administrative regulations to address rollout, compliance, and measurement of impact on DV victim outcomes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize particular stakeholders (e.g., DV service providers or DPS leadership) or compare it to similar DV-related training requirements in other jurisdictions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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