A pivotal gathering focused on technological advancement and cross-border collaboration has brought key representatives from the Dominican Republic’s National Emergency and Security System 911 together with U.S. diplomatic and stakeholder groups in Santo Domingo. Hosted by Leah F. Campos, the U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, the meeting was designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and unlock new collaborative opportunities between the two nations.
Leading the 911 delegation was Randolfo Rijo Gómez, the system’s Executive Director and a ranked Pilot Colonel. He was joined by Deputy Executive Director Pilot Colonel Harold Jiménez Polanco and Martín Santana, 911’s Technology Director, to represent the emergency response agency at the talks.
The convening drew a diverse cross-sector audience beyond the 911 team. Attendees included Alex Thurn, director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) office in Santo Domingo, active participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and representatives from Dominican public sector institutions, academic circles, and private industry.
Central to the discussion was how emerging technology and innovative approaches can strengthen institutional and leadership connections between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. while opening new avenues for joint progress. For the Dominican 911 system, the meeting advances a long-running strategic push to upgrade its emergency response technology through global partnerships.
In a statement following the gathering, 911 emphasized that it has maintained ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Embassy to share expertise, evaluate cutting-edge tools, and adopt new solutions that support the modernization of the country’s critical emergency response infrastructure. This engagement marks another step forward in deepening bilateral ties around public safety technology.