Exodus in Cabarete?

[johne]

A Dominicana gave me her take on why the wave of crime and violence is very high in Sosua, Cabatere, and POP as opposed to other tourist areas such as Punta Cana, Bavaro, and Higuey.

Her opininon is -"security" in the first 3 areas I mentioned is by The Politur whereas security in the other 3 areas is private and paid for. She believes that since the Politur are paid so poorly (as opposed to the private sector) that there really isn't any security in the aforementioned areas.

This comes from a Dominicana born, raised and lives in SD.
What are your opinons of her take on the matter?

john

[drloca]

Originally Posted by johne

A Dominicana gave me her take on why the wave of crime and violence is very high in Sosua, Cabatere, and POP as opposed to other tourist areas such as Punta Cana, Bavaro, and Higuey.

Her opininon is -"security" in the first 3 areas I mentioned is by The Politur whereas security in the other 3 areas is private and paid for. She believes that since the Politur are paid so poorly (as opposed to the private sector) that there really isn't any security in the aforementioned areas.

This comes from a Dominicana born, raised and lives in SD.
What are your opinons of her take on the matter?

john

That actually sounds logical and makes sense in my mind! There is more incentive when $$$ talks...its really too bad and hope the impact on tourism wont be adversely affected .

[Papa Benito]

Will the management tell us the ''rest of the story''? Or willl the secrecy and ''hush hush'' continue? Are new, better, security efforts being undertaken?

[johne]

Originally Posted by Papa Benito

Will the management tell us the ''rest of the story''? Or willl the secrecy and ''hush hush'' continue? Are new, better, security efforts being undertaken?

Who is "the management" that you expect to answer and provide information? Do you mean they read this board or are there members of this board are part of the management?
Little confused,I'm sorry,and I know you are fustrated.
JOHN

[Ladybird]

Originally Posted by Papa Benito

Will the management tell us the ''rest of the story''? Or willl the secrecy and ''hush hush'' continue? Are new, better, security efforts being undertaken?

Papa,

It is not the managements' nor boards' responsability to report security arrangements to a renter, especially on a public forum. I suggest you go to the person or agency that you rented from. However if you are living there you must have seen the IMMEDIATE precautions that are already in place.

Imagine you had bought the house you want in Charamicos
and others discussed on here your security arrangements without you being aware.

I am sorry you experienced a nasty incident when you also rented in Encuentro

ODM was built in the 1990's and since then there have been only 2 incidents, so please rest assured this is not the norm here. Please dont worry I doubt they will return, they got the shock of their lives at the excellent security and level of Police response.

Regards

[Funnyyale26]

I just read a few days ago, that turism is very low this year in Puerto Plata. No wonder.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Papa Benito

Will the management tell us the ''rest of the story''? Or willl the secrecy and ''hush hush'' continue? Are new, better, security efforts being undertaken?

I thought it was a very fair question from anyone living there, short-term, long-term or on any term.

No the board is not the right place for detailing security arrangements but people in general are wondering what this complex is doing. Seems to me that the buck is being passed. How much does it take for a management to speak to residents and tell them quietly what is being done? A little reassurance goes a long way in circumstances such as these.

It is one thing to try and keep the happening quiet for future tourism, but do remember, you have people living there now that will make recommendations to others. It will be a much better recommendation to be able to say that they were not kept in the dark and treated like mushrooms.

And it is the management's responsibility to manage the perceptions that exist about what they are managing.

[Papa Benito]

You are a voice of sanity! BTW, no one from the ODM Board of Directors, Amber Guardian(manager), or Josephina Covents(renter) has given me any information!

[Papa Benito]

There was an armed assualt by 4 men. They arrived by car. They captured 1 security guard. The other security guard and the men began a gun battle. It is believed that 1 man was shot. The men fled by car. The guards and residents were not injured. The rumors that the men arrived by the beach, were drunk, and were engaging in a battle between themselves is a total fabrication!

[Chris]

And how soon did the cops arrive on the scene?