### 225 Police Officers Graduate During Municipal Administration in Tijuana
Tijuana – The recent municipal administration in Tijuana has successfully seen 225 cadets from the police academy complete their training and join the force, as confirmed by José Fernando Sánchez González, head of the Municipal Public Security and Citizen Protection Secretariat (SSPCM).
“The city of Tijuana requires significantly more police officers, between 2,000 and 2,500 additional personnel,” Sánchez González said, emphasizing the city’s ongoing need for more manpower. This point has been underscored to the transition team of incoming Mayor Ismael Burgueño.
The announcement was made following a graduation ceremony for both municipal and state police officers that took place this past Friday. Of the 225 graduates, 58 will now serve as part of the Tijuana police force.
In addressing the balance between new graduates and those who are no longer on active duty, Sánchez González noted that the figures have been closely matched due to ongoing retirements, resignations, and continuous vetting processes.
“There are currently just under 300 incapacitated municipal police officers,” Sánchez González added, underscoring the challenges facing the force as it seeks to maintain optimal staffing levels.
### Additional News Update: Tijuana Faces Ongoing Police Challenges
In related news, issues surrounding the Tijuana police force continue to surface. Retired and incapacitated officers have demanded access to Fortamun funds, highlighting the financial strains on those no longer in active duty. The Police Municipal Force of Tijuana is also making changes to its operational protocols following the tragic killing of several police officers, a move aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of the force.
Further, both the Tijuana Police and the State Attorney General’s Office are under scrutiny over pending recommendations from the Human Rights Commission (CEDHBC) regarding allegations of torture. This underscores a broader need for reforms within the force to ensure accountability and adherence to human rights standards.
In the backdrop of these administrative and policy issues, Tijuana continues to grapple with law enforcement challenges, as evidenced by a recent wave of violence that saw three homicides and an individual injured in an assault. In one gruesome incident in the Zona Centro area, a body was discovered inside a supermarket cart, accompanied by a threatening message.
These incidents, alongside the record confiscation of 360 pounds of fentanyl and cocaine by CBP agents, reflect the contentious and hazardous environment in which Tijuana’s police operate. The urgent need for more trained officers becomes evident against this backdrop of escalating crime and ongoing operational challenges.