The Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police (Spanish: Superintendente de la Policía de Puerto Rico) is the highest ranking officer, administrator, and director of the Puerto Rico Police, and an ex officio member of the Commission on Safety and Public Protection as well. The Superintendent is appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico with advice and consent from the Senate. Superintendents have also typically being simultaneously appointed as Commissioners of Safety and Public Protection due to the nature of their job and experience.