**Tecate Police Force Undergoes Major Overhaul: 10% Fail Trustworthiness Tests**
Tecate’s city administration has announced a significant shakeup within its municipal police force, as it was revealed that approximately 10% of the force has not passed essential trustworthiness exams. The news comes as Mayor Román Cota Muñoz, newly instated, aims to address security concerns within the city.
At a recent press conference broadcast on social media, Mayor Cota Muñoz highlighted the establishment of the Disciplinary and Honor Commission for the Municipal Police. This initiative intends to clean up the police force by ensuring that officers meet necessary standards and are provided with appropriate training and tools for their duties. Over the coming years, the city plans to allocate 762 million pesos for security technology and equipment improvements.
The mayor, in collaboration with Baja California’s Security Secretariat, has secured 50 slots at the Police Academy for both new recruits and current active officers who need further training. This effort seeks to ensure that all officers complete trust exams post-training to uphold integrity and public trust.
Cota Muñoz stressed the complexity of managing security in Tecate, citing significant issues such as organized crime activities, including human trafficking, illegal fuel tapping, and arms and drug smuggling. These issues, he said, are heavily associated with a majority of the area’s serious criminal cases.
**Tecate’s Security Challenges Related to Organized Crime**
Further analysis indicates that Tecate’s security issues stem largely from organized crime’s deep-rooted presence. The city has seen an uptick in criminal activities such as drug trafficking and violence. With a record number of 85 murder investigations opened by September, Tecate faces ongoing challenges with law enforcement tackling crime linked to major criminal networks.
To combat these challenges, the local government is enhancing surveillance with renewed investments in body cameras for officers and patrol vehicles. These measures are aimed not only at improving safety and accountability but also at maintaining public trust.
In addition, the Tecate administration is working towards expanding its police force training facilities to accommodate more officers in hopes of cultivating a more disciplined and efficient police force ready to address the intricate issues posed by organized crime.
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