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Department of Justice
The executive department that represents Puerto Rico’s government in legal matters, directs public prosecution, and advises the government on law. It argues cases before courts; it does not run the courts or decide their cases.
DepartmentOPGOffice of the Solicitor General
Represents Puerto Rico’s government before appellate courts and defends the interests assigned to the Justice Department. It is an executive office and a litigant, not a court or a general legal-aid office for individuals.
OfficeDCRDepartment of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Corrections, rehabilitation and community supervision.
DepartmentDSPDepartment of Public Safety
Coordinates and administers five specialized bureaus covering firefighting, disaster management, emergency medical services, 9-1-1 calls, and special investigations.
DepartmentGNPRPuerto Rico National Guard
Performs military and emergency-response functions under territorial and federal authorities.
OfficeNPPRPuerto Rico Police Bureau
Was the police component of the Department of Public Safety. Act 83-2025 replaced this structure with the autonomous Puerto Rico Police.
BureauNCBPRPuerto Rico Fire Bureau
Prevents and fights fires and performs rescue and inspection work related to fire safety.
BureauNCEMBureau of Emergency Medical Services
Organizes and provides prehospital emergency medical services and patient transport under its enabling law.
BureauNMEADBureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration
Plans and coordinates emergency and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in collaboration with agencies and municipalities.
Bureau9-1-19-1-1 Emergency Systems Bureau
Administers incoming 9-1-1 calls and routes them to the bureaus, agencies, and authorized response providers that handle the emergency.
BureauNIESpecial Investigations Bureau
Conducts specialized criminal investigations, including public corruption, organized crime, and other offenses within its statutory jurisdiction.
BureauCIPAInvestigation, Processing and Appeals Commission
Reviews disciplinary disputes involving public-safety personnel.
Board or commissionProgram or componentCorrectional Health Services
Encompasses correctional administration and health services for incarcerated people.
Program or componentJLBPParole Board
Evaluates and adjudicates parole requests.
Board or commissionPPRPuerto Rico Police
An autonomous civilian institution responsible for public safety and police functions. Its immediate administration belongs to the superintendent.
OfficeFEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency
Coordinates federal disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, including work in Puerto Rico.
Federal institutionUSDCU.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Hears matters within federal district-court jurisdiction in the District of Puerto Rico.
CourtUSPOU.S. Probation Office — District of Puerto Rico
Performs probation investigation and supervision responsibilities in the district’s federal judicial system.
OfficeUSAOU.S. Attorney’s Office — District of Puerto Rico
Represents the United States in matters within its jurisdiction in the District of Puerto Rico.
OfficeFBIFederal Bureau of Investigation — San Juan
Investigates federal-law violations and handles national-security responsibilities through the San Juan field office.
Federal institutionCBPU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Carries out federal customs and border responsibilities, including Puerto Rico ports of entry.
Federal institutionDEADrug Enforcement Administration — Caribbean Division
Investigates and enforces federal controlled-substance laws within its Caribbean service area.
Federal institutionUSMSU.S. Marshals Service — District of Puerto Rico
Supports federal justice, judicial security, and execution of orders within the district.
Federal institutionUSBCU.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Hears bankruptcy proceedings within the District of Puerto Rico’s federal court system.
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