In a significant move to enhance public safety, the Dominican Republic’s Joint Task Force has unveiled a new sexual offenders registry, to be managed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful emphasized that this initiative is backed by the Penal Code and forms part of broader efforts to combat crime. Additionally, the government plans to implement an action plan in October to confiscate firearms from civilians who violate Law 631-16 on Weapons and Ammunition. These measures were announced during the 109th follow-up meeting of the Task Force, chaired by Vice President Raquel Peña, and will target regions with the highest rates of homicides and firearm-related conflicts under the National Disarmament for Peace Plan (Decree 212-21). A grace period from October to December, established via Ministry resolution MIP-RR-0008-2025, will allow individuals to renew expired firearm licenses under more favorable economic conditions. According to police data, 5,700 firearms have been recovered this year, including 3,958 illegal weapons, 364 with expired licenses, and 1,228 linked to judicial investigations.