### New Municipal Administrations in Tecate and San Quintín to Face Police Shortages
The newly elected municipal administrations in Tecate and San Quintín, set to begin on October 1st, will contend with significant shortages in municipal police forces, according to statements from the incoming mayors of both regions.
**Tecate Faces a Shortfall**
Román Cota Muñoz, the mayor-elect of Tecate, revealed that his administration will kick off with a deficit of 150 police officers. Presently, Tecate employs 190 officers.
Cota Muñoz has outlined plans with General Leopoldo Tizoc Aguilar Durán, head of the Baja California State Security Bureau (SSCBC), to recruit students graduating in May from the militarized high school into the police academy.
“A new class just graduated, but unfortunately none were designated to serve in Tecate. We have identified that about 70 cadets will graduate from the militarized high school in May next year, and we hope to persuade them to join the police academy,” Cota Muñoz explained.
The mayor-elect estimates that new officers will be incorporated into Tecate’s police force by December 2025.
**San Quintín’s Efforts to Bolster Police Numbers**
San Quintín will also grapple with a substantial police deficit. Newly mandated as a municipal entity, the mayor-elect Miram Elizabeth Cano Miñoz stated her administration will start with only about one-third of the required police force, approximately 110 officers out of the 330 needed.
“Few officers were inherited from Ensenada. We need 330, but we currently have around 110. We are conducting a thorough review of everything, including damaged patrol units,” Cano Miñoz said.
The police departments of Tecate and San Quintín are not unique in facing such shortages. According to the SSCBC, the goal for this administration is to recruit 600 officers for the state police force.
### Additional Information
According to recent articles, Tecate and San Quintín are not isolated cases when it comes to police shortages in Baja California. For instance, the state’s overall law enforcement agencies are experiencing a shortage that the authorities aim to address through aggressive recruitment initiatives.
**State Police Recruitment Goals**
A key goal of the SSCBC in this administration is to recruit a significant number of officers to bolster the state’s police force. The target is set at 600 new officers. This broader effort underscores the challenges faced across various municipalities within the state.
**Training and Future Recruits**
There is a strategic focus on tapping into graduates from militarized academies to meet the shortfall. With coordinated efforts between local and state authorities, there is a concerted push to funnel well-trained cadets directly into municipal and state law enforcement roles, promising a gradual replenishment of police ranks as new trainees enter the workforce.
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**Baja California Police Departments Face Chronic Staff Shortages**
The shortfall in police personnel extends beyond Tecate and San Quintín. Across Baja California, law enforcement agencies are struggling with staffing issues. The state government is implementing several measures to address these gaps, including increased recruitment drives and enhanced incentives for new recruits.
**Patrol Unit Accidents and Equipment Maintenance**
In addition to staffing issues, the proper maintenance of existing patrol units is critical. Recently, a patrol unit in San Quintín was involved in an accident, highlighting yet another challenge in maintaining effective law enforcement operations.
**Collaborative Efforts for Better Policing**
There is increased collaboration between state and municipal administrations to tackle law enforcement deficiencies holistically. This integrated approach aims to enhance overall public safety through shared resources and streamlined operations.
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