Whats the crime situation like?

kggkgg

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Member since 19 May 2009

Henley-on-Thames

kggkgg

20 May 2009 15:44:13

kggkgg

20 May 2009 15:44:13

Henley-on-Thames

Hi
I am applying for an internal transfer with my employer to DR (Santo Domingo).

I Found the forum really useful but couldnt find anything about crime which i understand is a bit of a problem.

What daily precautions are needed at home and when out and about?

Is it safe to explore the countryside?

How does SD compare say to Havanna , Cape Town, Paris or London (these are places i am familiar with) ?

thanks for the info. by the way i dont speak Spanish but fully intend to learn enough to get by.

Keith

Bob K

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Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

21 May 2009 13:04:27

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Bob K

21 May 2009 13:04:27

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Sosua/Cabarete

Like anywhere else you have to use your head. Yes there are areas that you do not want to be in and others that are just fine. Exploring the country side is perfectly safe and it is a beautiful island to explore.

Depending on where you chose to live you may need security for your home. Many communities have there own security.

We have been here for three years and not had any bit of a problem.

Bob K

M11

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Member since 15 June 2009

Mallorca

M11

30 July 2009 16:42:54

M11

30 July 2009 16:42:54

Mallorca

Hi Bob, this is Mireia from Barcelona.
I would like to ask you information about living and working in sosua. i'm a yoga and a contemporary dance teacher and my husband is from NYC and he teaches English.
Thanks!

drmartin25

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Member since 07 January 2011

Atlanta

drmartin25

27 January 2011 04:42:44

drmartin25

27 January 2011 04:42:44

Atlanta

Does anyone know if nonlethal weapons like stun guns or taser guns are allowed into the DR by customs? This country has a 98-99% unsolved homicide rate which mostly involves Dominican nationals. I have lived on the northern coast & seen violence of all kinds but not directed towards tourists or expat.As in most of Latin America, there is bitter resentment towards gays both male & female. Its healthier to not make any public display of affection or bring attention to yourself....Ron

Bob K

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Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

27 January 2011 11:29:49

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Bob K

27 January 2011 11:29:49

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Sosua/Cabarete

Not sure about being able to bring those weapons in however you can buy stun guns, mace and flare guns here with out much difficulty.
As to no tolerance of gays I have not seen that in the 5 years i have been living here. Gay tourists, expats and locals don't seeem to have much of a problem but there is not much PDA from them either.

Bob K

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