I'm trying to find the direct phone number to the local police in Guatemala?

Question

I'm not sure who's in charge of local law enforcement in Guatemala. I'm not sure if Guatemala has local law enforcement, or there's a national police. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Good luck! The sad truth is that the police system in Guatemala is not exactly... lawful. But, if you really need them, and you've got the most money, and/or you get them that money first, you've probably got a temporary friend! I have seen the number "*911" displayed as an emergency # there, so you could also try that. If you're an American citizen living in Guatemala, make sure you're registered with the American Embassy (takes just a few minutes and is free on-line), and keep their # instead on speed dial!

Answer 2

There are city police in the major population areas and National Police out around the country, supplemented by army and air force.  They are generally ineffective, as is the court system, unless the capture and prosecution is politically expedient.  The link to the website of the National Police is posted below, but at last check, it was under maintenance.    

An example of a successful arrest and extradition is also posted below.  Note that several other resources had to help in order for the perp to be brought to justice, with pushes from Interpol and the FBI.

Your best bet, unless the crime has no international element, is to work through the embassy of your country.  The number to the US Embassy in Guatemala is [phone].  The plus sign equivalent, if direct dialed from the US, is 011.  (e.g. 011-502-2-326-4000, where 011 is the international direct dial code, 502 is country code, 2 is city code and the rest is the phone number.

The direct number to police in Guatemala (their version of 411) is 110.  

Their international contact info is:

DIRECCION GENERAL DE LA POLICIA NACIONAL CIVIL

10 Calle 13-92 zona 1

[phone]

[e-mail]