40 uniformed personnel are trained to control the transport of radioactive material

At the initiative of the General Directorate of Operations of the National Police of Ecuador, 40 police officers from all over the country were trained on the rules and regulations necessary for the transportation of radioactive material, this aiming at the safety of all police officers who carry out Permanent controls throughout the country.
The Mayor David Benítez said that the training is aimed at ensuring that all police officers are aware of the minimum safety requirements, to take into account when transporting radiological material, through the different routes of our country, «for this was done Necessary coordination with the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, who have trained us in the first instance, also have given us quotas to instruct more partners, «said the official.
Members of the (GIR) Intervention and Rescue Group, (GOE) Special Operations Group, (Uideh) Hydrocarbons and Crime Investigation Unit, National Directorate of Judicial Police (DNPJ) and Urban Service learned about emergency techniques and handling of radioactive material and about The rules necessary for the transport of radioactive material and the regulations necessary to protect health and minimize the danger to life. Richard Ramírez / DNCE