Retired and Disabled Police Officers Continue Protests for Salary Standardization
Retired and disabled police officers have returned to protest in Tijuana, demanding salary equalization. Between 270 and 300 officers, who are either disabled or retired, are advocating for their salaries to be standardized with those of active officers. This advocacy effort comes following a formal complaint filed against former officials of the Tijuana Municipal Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection.
Jorge Alonso, a disabled municipal police officer, has detailed that the complaint, submitted on September 20, accuses the former head and administrative director of the SSPCM of discrimination. The crux of the complaint centers around the officials’ failure to implement salary equalization and their dismissive comments that retired or incapacitated officers should “be grateful for receiving a salary.”
The officers have been pressing their case with the city’s new administration, hoping for a significant resolution. Although a meeting earlier in the week with Secretary of Government Arnulfo Guerrero was canceled, they met with Domingo Felipe Juárez from the city’s Security and Civil Protection Commission, who indicated positive progress, albeit acknowledging the process would be lengthy and intricate.
The protesting officers also pointed out a national salary increase that began in June for active municipal forces, which did not extend to inactives like themselves. They continue to await further discussions with city officials about this disparity.
**In Other News**
In related discussions, recent developments in Tijuana’s security strategies have been highlighted. The city aims to bolster its approach against crime, implementing more intelligence-led tactics. Following the appointment of Juan Manuel Sánchez Rosales as the new head of the SSPCM, there is an optimistic outlook on achieving measurable results within six months, as stated by the local Citizen Council for Public Security of Baja California (CCSPBC).
Separately, private waste collectors in Tijuana have shown dissatisfaction with the suspension of their operating permits, leading to public protests. Meanwhile, residents have been reminded not to dispose of waste at night, which contravenes municipal regulations. Local businesses are proactively suggesting the placement of trash containers in alleyways to streamline waste management.
Finally, recent updates from Tijuana’s community planning reveal that the regularization of the Maclovio Rojas neighborhood will commence on October 17, affecting over a thousand properties and marking a significant step towards urban development in the area.
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