Costa Rican Comptroller identifies systemic failures in municipal police recruitment vetting

The Comptroller's Office found that six municipalities—Alajuela, Belén, Montes de Oca, Paraíso, Santa Ana, and Siquirres—failed to conduct adequate background checks or integrity assessments for new police hires. This report highlights a significant oversight in public safety governance, though the extent of compromised personnel currently in service remains unquantified.