The history of the Ponce Municipal Police dates back to at least 1867, having not only an armed police force but also a complete set of bylaws specifying its organization and ranks, equipment (including uniform and firearms), service standards and code of conduct, procedures and reporting, training, pay and benefits, and duty and accountability.

The report from the Military Governor of Puerto Rico in 1902 also makes reference to the municipal police force in the city of Ponce.

The Ponce Municipal Police headquarters are located on Avenida Las Américas and Carretera Pámpanos in barrio Canas at the Secretaría de Recreación y Deportes building.

[11] As of April 2012, the administrative offices of the Police Commissioner are located on the third floor of the Secretaria de Deportes on Avenida Las Américas, in barrio Canas.

[14][note 2] Today (2018), Municipal Police precincts can also be found at La Guancha,[15] Mariani (Fullana), Bélgica, and Cantera.

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