Peru’s National Police Chief, Óscar Arriola, announced mandatory firearms retraining for all officers following public criticism regarding police actions during the arrest of a suspect involved in a recent robbery. The incident occurred in a busy commercial area of Lima, the Jirón de la Unión, targeting a money changer. Criticism centered on the methods used by an officer during the suspect’s capture. Arriola stated the retraining aims to reinforce proper procedures and address concerns raised by the public. The move comes as authorities seek to reassure citizens about police competency and response to criminal activity in the capital. Further details regarding the specifics of the retraining program have not yet been released. The robbery itself is still under investigation.