Mauricio Arriaza Chicas
Salvadoran police officer
Born
1964
61 years ago
Died
September 8th, 2024
1 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
El Salvador
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Served as a police officer in El Salvador, contributing to public safety and law enforcement. Throughout a career marked by dedication, focused on maintaining order and fighting crime in challenging circumstances. Recognized for efforts in community policing and initiatives aimed at improving relations between the police force and the local population.
Implemented community policing initiatives
Participated in crime-fighting programs
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