Mexico City expands neighborhood policing program
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Clara Brugada, head of government for Mexico City, launched the ‘Código 1: Policía en tu Calle’ (Code 1: Police on Your Street) program in the Álvaro Obregón district.
Brugada began the initiative in the Molino de Rosas neighborhood, aiming to increase security and build stronger relationships between police and residents. The program focuses on consistent police patrols and utilizes “Enlaces de Paz”, community liaisons, to connect officers directly with citizens.
The strategy involves universal patrols from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, ensuring every area of the city receives police coverage within one week, alongside continued focus on priority zones. Pablo Vázquez Camacho, Secretary of Citizen Security, explained that the patrols will be systematic and verifiable. Alongside increased patrols, the Álvaro Obregón district has expanded its resources.
Javier López Casarín, the district’s mayor, stated that the number of operational patrol vehicles increased from 40 to 125, and the district now has 5,204 security cameras linked to central monitoring systems. The city has also held 437 neighborhood assemblies, resulting in 1,242 accredited Enlaces de Paz to work with police.
