Eduardo Alberto Then, born on October 25, 1959, in San Francisco de Macorís, is a renowned retired officer of the National Police of the Dominican Republic. He served as general director of the National Police between 2021 and 2023, leading important processes of institutional reform in a context of social pressure to improve citizen security.
Who is Eduardo Alberto Then?
Major General Then holds a degree in Police Sciences and Law, which provided him with a solid academic foundation for his career in the institution. He began his police career as a cadet aspirant in 1983, at the National Police Academy for Cadets, and was promoted to lieutenant in 1985.
Regional Command Experience
- Regional Director North (Puerto Plata, 2008-2009)
- Regional Director Cibao Central (Santiago, 2008-2009)
- Regional Director Southeast (San Pedro de Macorís, February 2015)
- Regional Director Cibao Central again (Santiago, August 2015)
- Regional Director Cibao Sur (Bonao, February 2016)
His work in these functions was key to strengthening the operational capacity and institutional presence in areas with a high demand for crime control and prevention.
National Police address and reforms
In June 2021, President Luis Abinader appointed him Director General of the National Police, at a time marked by criticism of the institution and calls for a profound transformation. During his management, Then promoted the strengthening of internal controls, the professionalization of the police force, and the implementation of new strategies to improve the treatment of citizens and reduce excesses in police procedures. His term was part of the comprehensive reform process of the National Police, driven by the Executive Branch.Resignation and Appointment as Presidential Advisor
On November 8, 2023, Eduardo Alberto Then was placed in honorable retirement, upon ceasing his functions as general director of the National Police. In that same decree, he was appointed as advisor to the President of the Republic, in recognition of his career and experience in security and public administration.Technical Sheet: Eduardo Alberto Then
- Full name: Eduardo Alberto Then
- Rank: Major General (r) of the National Police
- Date of birth: October 25, 1959
- Place of birth: San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
- Profession: Bachelor of Police Sciences and Law
- Entry into the National Police: 1983, as a cadet aspirant
- Promotion to lieutenant: 1985
📚 Academic Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
🧭 Featured Charges
- Director General of the National Police (2021–2023)
- Director of the School for Cadets Major General José Félix Rafael Hermida González
- North Regional Director (Puerto Plata)
- Central Cibao Regional Director (Santiago)
- Southeast Regional Director (San Pedro de Macorís)
- South Cibao Regional Director (Bonao)
🏛 Recognitions and Designations
- Placed in honorable retirement on November 8, 2023
- Appointed advisor to the President of the Republic on security matters
🏅 Areas of Expertise
- Citizen security
- Regional police management
- Training and institutional discipline
- Police reform
- Human rights and internal control
