Outgoing police chief urges integrity, warns against weakness

Outgoing National Police Director Andrés Modesto Cruz Cruz delivered a poignant farewell address, urging his officers to remain steadfast in their ethical and moral principles. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Cruz Cruz, dressed in a suit rather than his uniform, cautioned against viewing adherence to the law as a sign of frailty.

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Never, never let anyone make you believe that acting correctly is a weakness or a mistake.

"Never, never let anyone make you believe that acting correctly is a weakness or a mistake," he stated, his expression serious. He implored his officers to be strong in preserving their integrity, even at the cost of their positions. "Integrity requires character," he added, highlighting that a public servant's true measure is often taken when unobserved.

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Be strong in preserving your ethical and moral principles. Do not stop fighting for what is right even if it costs you your job. Integrity requires character.

Cruz Cruz downplayed the significance of who holds the director general position, stressing that the institution's continuous progress is the paramount objective. "It doesn't matter who occupies the General Directorate of the Police tomorrow. What is truly important is that the institution continues to advance," he remarked.

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Doing the right thing when no one is watching is precisely what defines a true public servant.

He advocated for creating opportunities for officers who perform their duties correctly, while maintaining a firm stance against those who violate the law. "Those who honor the uniform must be recognized," he said, emphasizing that the institution cannot tolerate actions that damage its credibility. Conversely, he warned that those who stray from legality must understand that "the institution cannot tolerate conduct that harms credibility."

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It doesn't matter who occupies the General Directorate of the Police tomorrow. What is truly important is that the institution continues to advance.