Andean Region
The National Tourism Police ensures the safety of travelers, protecting our cultural heritage and offering assistance for a memorable and safe tourist experience.
Policía Turismo
Policía Turismo
Mission Statement
Support the police operational management, within the preventive activities of tourism and community, in favor of citizen security and public order.
Vision Statement
By 2025, we will be a benchmark Unit in the provision of effective tourist security, articulating strategies and preventive actions with public and private entities, which allow us to position the country as a safe tourist destination.
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ABOUT OUR SERVICES
TOURIST CAMPAIGNS
Preventive and informative actions aimed at national and foreign tourists, to reduce the crime incidence in places with the higher tourist influx, helped by Paquito and Paquita Bilingüe.
VISIT AND REGISTRATION OF TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS
Protec users of tourist establishments, through an excellent relationship with administrators and owners, generating actions for the benefit of national and foreign tourists.
TOURIST ACCOMPANIMENT AND SECURITY
Through permanent coordination with tourism companies, security is provided to groups of national or foreign tourists during their visit.
SECURITY TRAINING
Through permanent coordination with tourism service companies, training courses are carried out for the benefit of national and foreign tourists.
RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT
Personalized assistance in the comprehensive service offices aimed at foreign tourists, who have been victims of some type of adverse event.
TOURIST CONTACT
Preventive activity in order to provide security and self-protection measures to national and foreign tourists.
PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE
Provide information, assistance and recommendations to national and foreign tourists, promoting a pleasant stay in our country.
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FIND A TOURIST POLICE STATION..
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ABOUT OUR WORK
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If you are a victim of a crime, contact ECU-911 immediately. Your call will trigger a rapid and coordinated response from the competent authorities.
Once the alert is received, a police unit will go to the scene of the incident. Their prompt arrival ensures support and control of the situation.
The officers will provide immediate assistance, protecting their integrity and gathering crucial information for the investigation. Their cooperation is essential to clarify the facts.
The report of loss or theft of identification documents does not authorize their stay in the country.
Results of the investigative and operational work of the police in the crimes of extortion and kidnapping.
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SECURITY TRAVEL ADVICE
- Always keep your identification documents with you in a safe place (personal babysitter/backpack).
- Keep your luggage, personal belongings, and valuables under surveillance, especially in places where people congregate.
- During your stay in Ecuador, try to travel in safe and properly identified means of transportation for this purpose.
- Avoid desolate and dark places, especially at night.
- If you need information or have an emergency, call 911 from any duly authorized phone in Ecuadorian territory or go to the nearest community police unit.
