A civil organization for public order to be known as the “Puerto Rico Police” is hereby created in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, whose duties shall be to protect persons and property, maintain and keep the public order, pursue and procure the most complete protection of the civil rights of the citizens, prevent, discover, investigate and persecute crime and, within the scope of its authority, enforce obedience of the laws and municipal ordinances and regulations promulgated thereunder. The members of the Police Force shall be included in the career service.
History —June 10, 1996, No. 53, § 3, eff. July 1, 1996.