**130 New Cadets Join Baja California’s Security Forces**
In a significant boost to the security efforts in Baja California, the Mayor of Tijuana, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, attended a graduation ceremony for 130 cadets who were recently inducted into various security forces. The event, held with the presence of the State Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, highlighted the addition of 47 women and 83 men to the police forces of Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, Playas de Rosarito, Tecate, San Felipe, and San Quintín, along with the State Citizen Security Force and the State Prison Custody Force.
These graduates are products of the Institute for Studies in Prevention and Interdisciplinary Training (IEPFI) and are set to strengthen the municipal and state security systems. During the ceremony, certificates and plaques were presented to the graduates by officials, who praised their successful completion of initial training courses, emphasizing skills that enhance local security.
Governor Marina del Pilar addressed the graduates, reminding them of their critical role in ensuring peace and security for the residents of Baja California. “We are living in times of transformation, and our police forces are evolving into a more humane, sensitive, and community-oriented body that protects the most vulnerable,” she said.
The event saw participation from several regional leaders, including General Brigadier D.E.M Leopoldo Tizoc Aguilar Durán, Secretary of State Citizen Security, and various municipal presidents. Mayor Ismael Burgueño emphasized the importance of increasing the city’s security personnel, expressing his satisfaction with the addition of seven new agents to Tijuana’s Municipal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection.
**Secondary Article: Baja California Focuses on Community Well-being**
In related initiatives, Baja California is hosting the 24th National Meeting on Food and Community Development, spearheaded by Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz. The mayor highlighted the importance of such gatherings in fostering development strategies that benefit the local community, addressing issues of poverty and food insecurity.
Furthermore, the state is also rolling out several safety measures to ensure public security during the festive season. In Tecate, the local government plans to install breathalyzers as part of the “Safe December” operation. Drivers caught under the influence will face fines, along with impound fees.
These efforts underscore Baja California’s commitment to improving public safety and community welfare, with authorities urging citizens to be mindful of their responsibilities as they participate in these opportunities for change and development.