### Security Initiatives in Congress Set for 2025
As we head into 2025, the State Congress’s Security Commission is preparing to launch various new initiatives focused on public safety. According to Jorge Ramos Hernández, the president of the commission, several key issues will be tackled including police salaries, purification of police forces, and the enhancement of intelligence use in combating insecurity.
During a recent public session, various civil society organizations presented proposals that will be considered in next year’s agenda. Ramos Hernández emphasized the urgency of addressing these topics, especially in relation to elevating the status of certain crimes like police extortion to serious offenses and addressing justice for security body members.
Notably, the commission plans to advocate for non-lethal weapons to be used by police forces in situations like domestic violence, to reduce fatalities that can result from excessive force. Furthermore, Ramos Hernández mentioned a digital intelligence command proposal, aiming to establish a center to oversee information from the state’s seven municipalities, as many are currently understaffed.
By 2025, a new public security legislation is expected to be introduced, targeting structural issues such as police leadership instability and force purification. This legislation will also make purification mandatory, with administrative, economic, and penal consequences for non-compliance by public officials.
### Developments in Tijuana and Beyond
1. **Tijuana Police Investigations:**
Tijuana police have been under scrutiny, with some officers avoiding arrest through legal protections after being investigated for kidnapping. The situation has raised concerns about accountability and the legal system’s effectiveness in dealing with police misconduct.
2. **Human Rights Advocacy:**
The State Human Rights Commission has issued eight recommendations this year, highlighting ongoing issues in the region that require attention and reform.
3. **Economic and Social Issues:**
In the industrial sector, there is a noted loss of over 16,000 jobs recently, despite new construction projects and expected economic resurgence in early 2025. Meanwhile, recurring worker health issues are prompting calls for better occupational safety measures.
4. **Migration Patterns:**
Baja California has seen a significant number of deportations of family units entering the U.S. irregularly, reflecting the ongoing challenges of managing immigration effectively and humanely.
5. **Community Concerns in Tijuana:**
Local residents in areas like Lomas Conjunto are increasingly anxious about the potential for housing collapses during the rainy season, underlining the need for infrastructure improvements.
These additional developments highlight the dynamic and multifaceted challenges facing the region, where safety, economic stability, and community welfare intersect in complex ways.