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Humacao Mayor Rosamar Trujillo Plumey announced Wednesday the appointment of Col. José Juan García Díaz as new municipal police commissioner.
With an accomplished 39-year career in the field of public safety and law enforcement, García Díaz assumes the position with a firm commitment to strengthening security and working closely with communities in the eastern coastal municipality.
“The safety of our people is one of my most important priorities,” Trujillo Plumey said. “With the appointment of José Juan García Díaz, we reaffirm our commitment to provide greater peace of mind to our communities through efficient strategies and experienced leadership.”
García Díaz has a long and solid career in the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, where he held various positions at all ranks in the agency until reaching the rank of colonel. He also served as municipal police commissioner in San Juan, and has also led various police regions, directed negotiations and divisions, and performed functions such as head of security for the island State Department and La Fortaleza. His experience also includes service as a task force agent in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, providing strategic knowledge in the fight against crime.
In the academic field, García Díaz is a professor at Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and has a masters degree in administration with a concentration in human resources, plus a bachelor’s degree in administration with a concentration in management and studies in social sciences with a concentration in criminology.
“This appointment is part of our comprehensive strategy to improve security in Humacao,” the mayor said. “We are confident that José Juan García Díaz’s experience and leadership will contribute to strengthening confidence in our municipal police and guaranteeing the protection of our citizens.”
