{"id":775,"date":"2022-08-06T06:17:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T06:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/?p=775"},"modified":"2023-09-17T03:05:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T03:05:47","slug":"cesac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/security\/cesac\/","title":{"rendered":"Cesac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div>\n<h2>Cuerpo Especializado en Seguridad Aeroportuaria<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">CESAC: Ensuring Airport Security in the Dominican Republic<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Airport security is a global concern, with countries all over the world focusing on ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and infrastructure. The Dominican Republic, as a major tourist destination, places immense importance on its airport security. At the helm of these efforts is CESAC, the specialized body responsible for safeguarding the nation&#8217;s airports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is CESAC?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">CESAC, or &#8220;Cuerpo Especializado en Seguridad Aeroportuaria y de la Aviaci\u00f3n Civil,&#8221; translates to the Specialized Body for Airport and Civil Aviation Security. It was established to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation and airport facilities in the Dominican Republic. Its creation recognized the importance of stringent and dedicated security protocols in light of global security concerns, particularly post-9\/11.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Specialized Body in Airport Security and Civil Aviation (<a href=\"https:\/\/cesac.mil.do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CESAC<\/strong><\/a>) is a dependency of the Armed Forces, an organization created by Decree 28-97, in 1997, with the purpose of being in charge of the tasks and responsibilities of airport security in the Dominican Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/graduation.jpg\" alt=\"graduation\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/graduation.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/graduation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/graduation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/graduation-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/graduation-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Responsibilities and Functions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">CESAC&#8217;s primary roles include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1. Security Checks: Implementing thorough security checks for passengers, crews, and staff, from the point of entry until they board the aircraft.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2. Infrastructure Protection: Safeguarding airport facilities, runways, equipment, and aircraft from potential threats.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3. Monitoring &amp; Surveillance: Using advanced technology, such as CCTV cameras, to keep a watchful eye on all airport activities.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">4. Training &amp; Development: Continuously updating and training personnel on the latest security measures, protocols, and potential threats.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">5. Collaboration: Working closely with other national and international agencies to share intelligence, best practices, and resources for enhanced security.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">6. Emergency Response: Being prepared to handle emergencies, ranging from security breaches to potential terror threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Challenges and Evolution<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Like all security agencies worldwide, CESAC faces its share of challenges. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by those with malicious intent. Keeping up with these advances, understanding them, and implementing measures to counteract them is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To stay ahead of the curve, CESAC invests heavily in training and technology. The institution regularly collaborates with international bodies to understand global best practices and to ensure that the Dominican Republic&#8217;s airports meet international security standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Impact on Tourism<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tourism is one of the main drivers of the Dominican economy. The presence of a dedicated body like CESAC assures tourists that their safety is a priority. As a result, tourists can travel with peace of mind, leading to an increase in tourist inflows and ensuring the sustainable growth of the tourism sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Airport security is more than just checking baggage or patrolling perimeters; it is about safeguarding a nation&#8217;s image, economy, and the thousands who travel every day. CESAC&#8217;s commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment within the Dominican Republic&#8217;s airports is a testament to the country&#8217;s dedication to global security standards. As threats evolve, so will CESAC, standing as a beacon of assurance for all who pass through the nation&#8217;s gates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Their Mission &amp; Vision<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To be a model of civil aviation security, at a national and international level, which, by strengthening the measures, procedures and surveillance of airport security, allows us to contribute to neutralizing any threat that threatens National Security and Defense.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To guarantee security services at national and international airports, by applying the standards, methods and procedures established by the International Civil Aviation Organization, OACI, for the protection of international civil aviation against acts of illegal interference.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sesac.png\" alt=\"cesac\" width=\"360\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sesac.png 744w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sesac-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sesac-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sesac-696x238.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cesac.mil.do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>CESAC<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Santo Domingo: Tel. <span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span aria-label=\"Call phone number (809) 549-8026\">(809) 549-8026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Puerto Plata: Tel. <span aria-label=\"Call phone number (809) 586-0335\">(809) 586-0335<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuerpo Especializado en Seguridad Aeroportuaria CESAC: Ensuring Airport Security in the Dominican Republic Airport security is a global concern, with countries all over the world focusing on ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and infrastructure. 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