Police Reform – 2000
2000
Intermediate Implementation 
The Government regressed on its commitment to build up the civilian police force. Congress issued Decree No. 8-2000 on 21 March, authorizing Military Police to assist the PNC. After police failed to control crowds during protests over transportation fare hikes in Guatemala City in May, the PNC director was dismissed and Congress issued Decree No. 40-2000, authorizing the army to collaborate with civil security forces to fight crime. The President, through Government Agreement 87-2000, sanctioned the role of the army in maintaining security at penal institutions. Members of the PNC were implicated in many human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions.1