Hurricane Maria brought life in Puerto Rico to a standstill. Nearly two weeks later, there are some signs of progress, but not enough. About half of Puerto Rico’s residents still don’t have running water, and almost the entire island is without power — and the police are trying desperately to keep things in order.Cops in Puerto Rico have been working 12-hour shifts, with almost no days off. Many of them patrol the night, after the island-wide curfew kicks in and the streets go dark. We rode along with them to see what they’re facing.
This segment originally aired Oct. 2, 2017, on VICE News Tonight on HBO.