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Unauthorized October 18 march leaves 29 detained and six police officers injured
Minister Martín Arrau called for those detained to face justice following incidents on the Alameda marking the anniversary of the social uprising.
Villa Alemana began installing nine smart surveillance poles
Minister of Public Security Martín Arrau and Mayor Nelson Estay led the start of construction in the municipality in the Valparaíso Region.
Carabineros receives 300 CZ Scorpion EVO 3 submachine guns to replace the UZI
Minister Martín Arrau said the first shipment totals "several hundred" weapons and that more will arrive, without disclosing costs or destination units.
Chilean police arrested 28 people during the October 12 march in Santiago
Minister Martín Arrau condemned the violence and backed the Chilean police, which had reported 17 arrests in their first afternoon update.
Sargento de Carabineros muere baleado en procedimiento por VIF en QuillecoIn Spanish
El ministro de Seguridad, Martín Arrau, lamentó el crimen del sargento Jaime Urrea Burgos y pidió respaldar a Carabineros con herramientas concretas.In Spanish
San Miguel se querellará por homicidio frustrado tras baleo a inspector municipalIn Spanish
La alcaldesa Carol Bown anunció la acción judicial. El ministro Martín Arrau visitó al funcionario herido, que será dado de alta este viernes.In Spanish
Carabinero queda en estado grave tras recibir un disparo en la cabeza en Lo EspejoIn Spanish
El ministro de Seguridad, Martín Arrau, visitó al uniformado en la Clínica Las Condes y anunció más apoyo legal, material y operativo a las policías.In Spanish
Government and INDH clash over self-defense for off-duty police
The Senado (Chile's upper house) will debate the Naín-Retamal Law 2.0 next week. The INDH says the bill risks impunity, while minister Arrau defends it.
Minister Arrau promises sanctions after unrest on anniversary of social uprising
The public security minister reported around 30 arrests and six police officers injured, and said the evidence is already with prosecutors.
Arrau prepares prison initiative with modular facilities and prison service reform
After the failure of the constitutional reform, the Ministry of Security is focusing on rapid prison construction and improving conditions for prison officers.
Arrau accuses National Human Rights Institute of ideological bias over report on self-defense
The National Human Rights Institute objected to extending the presumption of self-defense to off-duty police officers and military personnel, and the government said it would continue pushing for the change.
Director of the National Human Rights Institute responds to Arrau's criticism of report on Nain Retamal Law 2.0
Yerko Ljubetic said the security minister's tone was inappropriate between state institutions and defended the institute's legal mandate.
Arrau accuses Communist and Socialist parties over taking use-of-force rules to Constitutional Court
Sixteen opposition senators challenge provisions on lethal force and proportionality in a law that took three years to pass Congress.
Cadem: Kast’s approval falls to 30%, its lowest level since he took office
The poll shows declining ratings for 17 of the 18 ministers assessed, with 69% believing the country is heading in the wrong direction, the worst result since March.
Off-duty police officer foils robbery in Puente Alto as Arrau calls for legal backing
The Security Minister used the case to defend use-of-force rules and the Naín Retamal Law in support of off-duty police officers.
Arrau calls Tohá and Cordero's criticism of use-of-force rules "petty"
The security minister accused Boric's former ministers of failing to understand the country's reality following their letter opposing the approved text of the use-of-force rules.
Government wins opposition votes in the Senate for its security agenda
Senators from the PPD and the Christian Democratic Party, along with an independent, support a reform to combat organized crime, while the opposition acknowledges a lack of unity.
Official Gazette publishes rules on the use of force as Constitutional Court reviews opposition challenge
The government maintains that the petition by 16 senators was filed too late, and the Constitutional Court's precedents in similar cases support its position.
Minister Chomali announces restoration of permanent police post at Puente Alto family health center
Following the attack by masked assailants, the Ministry of Health will fund repairs to the Bajos de Mena facility, which cannot treat patients because of the damage.
Attack on Bajos de Mena family health center reignites Matías Toledo’s clash with the government
The mayor of Puente Alto denounces a lack of police following the attack, while the government condemns it and sends the health minister to the facility.