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Safety and Security

There are things you can do while living in the Republic of Panama to increase your personal level of safety and security. Most of these things are common sense but some of them are specific to Panama. While the person ultimately responsible for any crime is the criminal, most victims of crime have opportunities to take actions that will mitigate or reduce their chances of becoming a victim of violent crime. Most newly arriving expatriates are faced with the challenges of overcoming cultural and language barriers. Panama is relatively safe compared to other large cities in the United States and throughout Latin America - there is no reason to live in fear or to be afraid of visiting or living in Panama. That having been said anyone with money might be targeted, gringo or otherwise. In this section of Panama-Guide.com you will find articles related to your personal safety and security and ways for you to remain safe. If you require additional information about this or any other category of information regarding the Republic of Panama please take advantage of our powerful in-house search engine. And if you still can't find what you're looking for we even take requests! Welcome aboard, and please remember to tell your friends about Panama-Guide.com, the #1 English Language Website about the Republic of Panama. Salud.
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Firemen Evacuated The Credicorp Bank Building in Calle 50

Safety & SecurityThis morning the Fire Department evacuated the Credicorp Bank building on Calle 50, due to the strong smell coming from a solvent used in an establishment that is being remodeled, which filtered through the air conditioning system to the rest of the floors. (more)

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Smoke Was Coming Out Of An Elevator At The Children's Hospital

Safety & SecurityA short circuit in the elevator machine in the Outpatient Building of the Children's Hospital (HDN) caused alarmed many patients, who were evacuated by the Fire Department of Panama. (more)

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Fire Fighters Prevented A Fire In The Children's Hospital

Safety & SecurityUnits of the Fire Department with staff of the Children's Hospital avoided the growth of a fire in that very same hospital today. (more)

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SINAPROC Declares As False Alarm The Plane Crash in Front Of Trump Plaza

Safety & SecurityThe National System of Civil Protection (NSCP) denied the crash of a plane in front of the Trump Plaza in Punta Pacifica, and said the aircraft returned to its hangar at the airport Marcos A. Gelabert in Albrook. (more)

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Firefighters Attend An Incident Of A Fuel Spill On Villa Gabriela

Safety & SecurityThe Fire Department of Panama reported through their Twitter account they answered the call for fuel spill in Villa Gabriela towards Chanis, near the Super 99 of Balboa. (more)

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Security In The Tocumen Airport Will Be Adjusted

Safety & SecurityThe Board of the Tocumen International Airport will review and make necessary adjustments to the security protocols to avoid situations such as false alarms, carrying arms and ammunition and theft in the procedure of suitcases aboard the planes. (more)

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Anti-Explosive Units Inspect The Rommel Stadium

Safety & SecurityAnti-Explosive Units of the National Police inspect the Rommel Fernández stadium and around the area, looking for anything suspicious, to ensure the safety of players and fans, hours before the game between Panama and Mexico. (more)

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Small Fire Reported At The DIJ

Safety & SecurityA small fire was reported at the headquarters of the DIJ in Ancon, in the same place where the Auxiliary Fiscal Office is located. (more)

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Police Raid Puerto Caimito, La Chorrera

Safety & SecurityThe National Police raided the district of Puerto Caimito, district of La Chorrera, West Panama, to operate as part of the anti-gang operation which reside at the location in order to reduce crime in the area. (more)

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Operation Guns For Food

Safety & SecurityThe governor of the province of Panama, Mayín Correa, said they will once again begin the weapons for food program, due to increased violence and criminal acts in the country. (more)

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Community Preventive Unit Launched Today In El Chorrillo

Safety & SecuritySince 10 am, the National Police launched the Community Preventive Unit program in the village of El Chorrillo. (more)

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Community Preventive Units Will Enter El Chorrillo On Monday

Safety & SecurityOn Monday 3 June 2013, the Community Preventive Unit (UPC) of the National Police (PN), will enter in the popular neighborhood of El Chorrillo. (more)

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Three Homes Were Consumed By Fire in Monte Oscuro

Safety & SecurityA fire burned down three rooms from a small home in Monte Oscuro, leaving as a result an injured woman. (more)

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Alert Of Bomb Paralyzed Airport In David

Safety & SecurityAn anonymous call warned of the existence of an explosive device in the Enrique Malek Airport in David, caused the mobilization of anti-explosive units of the National Police, the Fire Department of the Airport and the internal security of the airport. (more)

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Landslide In Colón Puts 3 Lives At Risk

Safety & SecurityThree people were trapped after a landslide in La Represa, community of San Judas, in the village of Cativá, in the province of Colón. (more)

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Parque Omar Will Be Closed Next Thursday

Safety & SecurityThe Parque Omar will be closed on Thursday, 30 May 2013, as it has scheduled a massive fumigation. (more)

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Who Supervises Safety Regulations?

Safety & SecurityThe non-compliance of fire safety regulations in buildings, residences and shopping centers in Panama is exposed every time there is a major disaster. (more)

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Fire In El Chorillo

Safety & SecurityAt 19th Street, in el Chorrillo, the Panama Fire Department reports a fire this afternoon of two old wooden mansion.(more)

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High Tides Reaching 17.7 Feet High in The Pacific Shore

Safety & SecurityThe National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) warned of high tides ranging from 15.6 feet to 17.7 feet in the Pacific shore of Panama. (more)

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Minister Of Security Will Travel To Washington

Safety & SecurityOn Monday May 20, the Public Security Minister, Jose Raul Mulino, will travel to Washington to participate in the symposium "The armed forces and their participation in public security tasks and development," sponsored by the Organization of American States (OAS). (more)

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Fire Leaves Six Families Without Homes

Safety & SecuritySix families were affected after a huge fire which consumed the home 9031 on Calle 9 and near Avenida Justo Arosemena in Colón. (more)

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Firefighters From The U.S. And Spain Will Train Panama's Firefighters

Safety & SecurityFiremen from Spain and the United States will come to Panama in order to train firemen in Panama on prevention and firefighting for all of the structures of the Panama Metro. (more)

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Firefighters Evacuate Building Of The Ministry

Safety & SecurityToday, firefighters ordered an eviction in the Ministry of Economy and Finance building on Via España due to water damage to the electrical system. (more)

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Authorities Are Assessing The Metro Security System

Safety & SecurityThe subway security plan is being evaluated by the Fire Department of Panama (CBP), in order to comply with national and international guidelines on rail systems.

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Fire At The Credicorp Building on Calle 50 in Panama City

Safety & SecurityToday, Saturday May 4, the fire department evacuated the Credicorp Bank building located on Calle 50 because of a fire. (more)

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Experts from America and Europe will participate in Firemen Summit in Panama

Safety & SecurityExperts from ten countries from America and Europe will participate as lecturers in the Firemen American Summit, which will be held from July 3rd to July 6th in Panama, informed a source from the organizing group.

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ATP Will Sanction Anyone Renting Apartments Short Term

Safety & SecuritySalomón Shamah, the Administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority, warned there will fines ranging from $ 5,000 to $50,000 for those who are caught illegally renting apartments as if they were hotels. (more)

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50 Traffic Units Guarantee A Safe Return To The Citizens

Safety & SecurityTraffic Police will implement today, Monday 29 April 2013, the operating system on the return to the capital, the inversion of the road lanes starting from midday to 6:00 pm. (more)

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Fire In Bocas Del Toro Left 20 People Without Homes

Safety & SecurityIn total, there were 20 affected people by a fire. including 13 minors. (more)

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$14 Million Towards Equipment For The Fire Department

Safety & SecurityBill 574, which would make it easier for the Fire Department of Panama to use about $14 million dollars from the National Trust Fund, was approved by the National Assemby in the second debate. (more)

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