Family seeks probe after NYPD officer dies following surgery abroad
The family of a 31-year-old NYPD officer is calling for an investigation after she died from complications following cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic. The officer, a mother of three, had recently joined the force and was highly regarded by her colleagues.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risks associated with medical tourism and has prompted a significant emotional response within the NYPD community.
Rebecca DePaula, a 31-year-old NYPD officer, wife, mother of three and pastor, has died in the Dominican Republic after complications following cosmetic surgery. Her family is now asking for an investigation into whether negligence or improper medical procedures played a role in her death, as per reports.DePaula had served with the NYPD for only about 18 months and worked out of the 46th Precinct in the Fordham section of the Bronx. Colleagues and the city’s Dominican officers’ community are mourning her loss, remembering her as a committed officer and a devoted family woman.What happenedAccording to reports from Dominican media cited by U.S. outlets, DePaula traveled to the Dominican Republic for a procedure to remove her breast implants.
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