Many citizens of Puerto Rico have been aware of the unit's "heavy-handed" reputation. The mere presence of a platoon of "Fuerza de Choque"’s impressively fit officers wearing black berets, sharp uniforms and "spit-shined" boots is cause for a melting pot of feelings; admiration and respect as well as apprehension and distrust. Nevertheless, "Fuerza de Choque"’s mission of crowd control has been the same throughout its service history, and it could be loosely characterized as successful; therefore, the unit remains an important resource to police field commanders throughout Puerto Rico.