Polícia Municipal de Aguadilla
Aguadilla City Police Department
AbbreviationACPD
MottoSeguridad, Servicio y Orgullo
Security, Service and Pride
Agency overview
Formed1981
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionAguadilla, Puerto Rico
Map of Polícia Municipal de Aguadilla's jurisdiction
Size76.3 sq mi (197.7 km2)
Population64,685
Legal jurisdictionAguadilla, Puerto Rico
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersEdificio Plaza Marina, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Police Officers50
Agency executive
  • Luis Irizarry Rosa, Police Commissioner
Supervisions
List
  • Highway Patrol
  • Community Relations
  • Motorcycle Unit
  • Maritime Unit
  • Cycle Patrol Unit
  • Surveillance Unit
  • Tactical Unit
Facilities
LockupsJail Cell with toilet
Police CarsFord Crown Victoria
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet Impala
Honda Motorcycles
Suzuki motorcycles
BoatsANGLER 31' with 2 Yamaha 200hp Outboard
K9sLabrador, German Shepherd
Website
policia.pr.gov

The Aguadilla City Police Department (A.C.P.D.) (Spanish: Policia Municipal de Aguadilla) are the local police force in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.[1] It was created under law #19 of May 12, 1977, known as Ley de la Policia Municipal (Municipal Police Law) creating the local police forces in each city of Puerto Rico. The A.C.P.D. only have jurisdiction in the municipality of Aguadilla and provide service and protection to local citizens and travelers alike in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Police Department, who have full jurisdiction.

The majority of the force is bilingual and can communicate with foreigners. Although limited to its jurisdiction, the A.C.P.D. works in collaboration with other local, state, and federal agencies including Border Patrol,[2] the Emergency Management Office, State Police, Fire Department, FEMA, D.E.A., F.B.I., and A.T.F. The A.C.P.D is directed by a Commissioner appointed by the Mayor of Aguadilla and consists of Lieutenants, Sergeants, Police Officers, Cadets and civilian personnel that handle secretarial and maintenance duties. There are several divisions in the A.C.P.D., including the "Transit Division", which covers all the major highways; the "Tactical Division" that carries out special operations such as acting on search warrants and arrest warrants; the "Marine Division", which patrols the local beaches and up to nine nautical miles off the coast of Aguadilla with jet-skis, patrol boats, and ATVS to prevent the introduction of narcotics and illegal immigrants; the "Motorcycle Division", which covers all other areas together with patrol cars; the "Bicycle Division", who are assigned near the main Plaza; and the "Community Service Division", which works to develop a better relationship between the police and community by coordinating projects and activities.

References

  1. ↑ "Suspenden a capitán de la policía municipal de Aguadilla investigado por amenaza de muerte". NotiCel (in Spanish). 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  2. ↑ "Autoridades localizan embarcación a orillas de la playa Wilderness y arrestan tres personas por el sector Playuela de Aguadilla". Conéctate TV (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-04-09.
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