U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day presenting a donation of armored vehicles to the Costa Rican government.
U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day presenting a donation of armored vehicles to the Costa Rican government.
Costa Rican police conduct outreach programs in high-crime neighborhoods.
Costa Rican police conduct outreach programs in high-crime neighborhoods.
They often play soccer with local youths to foster a better relationship with the community.
They often play soccer with local youths to foster a better relationship with the community.
A motorcyclist was injured after colliding with police.
A motorcyclist was injured after colliding with police.
Police searching men outside a soda in Pavas, one of the most violent districts in Costa RIca.
Police searching men outside a soda in Pavas, one of the most violent districts in Costa RIca.
A police van's lock is rusted shut and won't open. Police departments around the country complain they don't have the equipment or funding to fight the drug war.
A police van's lock is rusted shut and won't open. Police departments around the country complain they don't have the equipment or funding to fight the drug war.
"Cops. Welcome to Hell." A police officer stands guard outside a former drug bunker that belonged to "Pollo", a notorious Costa Rican drug lord.
"Cops. Welcome to Hell." A police officer stands guard outside a former drug bunker that belonged to "Pollo", a notorious Costa Rican drug lord.
Police searching men for drugs.
Police searching men for drugs.
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