The local government is reviewing the administrative status of approximately 300 municipal police officers over alleged irregular conduct, including unjustified absences and failure to pass the mandatory trust and confidence evaluations required for public security personnel to remain on active duty.
Authorities in Ecatepec continue to conduct ongoing evaluations of public security personnel.
Officials stated that the review is part of the municipality’s internal efforts to strengthen the police force and ensure that officers meet the legal, operational, and integrity requirements necessary to provide public safety services.
What Actions Is the Local Government Taking to Review the 300 Municipal Police Officers Under Investigation?
The municipal administration reported that it maintains continuous evaluations of its police officers and that any proceedings will be carried out in accordance with current regulations, while respecting due process and the labor rights of the officers involved.
Among the cases under review are repeated misconduct, unjustified absences, and failure to pass trust and confidence assessments, which are designed to evaluate the reliability, performance, and suitability of municipal police officers to remain in service.
How Does the Review of Municipal Police Officers Affect Ecatepec’s Public Security Strategy?
Ecatepec Mayor Azucena Cisneros Coss stated during a press conference on Tuesday that the public security strategy promoted by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, implemented in coordination with the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) and all three levels of government, has led to improvements in public perception of safety.
According to the mayor, the perception of insecurity has declined by 8.9 percentage points. Public confidence in the municipal police increased from 33% to 47%, while the perceived effectiveness of the police force improved by 11 percentage points.
Why Does Ecatepec Highlight Its Security Results Despite the Ongoing Police Review?
Cisneros Coss said that for many years Ecatepec was known for abandonment, insecurity, corruption, and limited opportunities. However, she asserted that conditions are beginning to improve through institutional coordination and greater attention to residents’ concerns.
The mayor also highlighted that over the past two years, the percentage of residents who consider the municipal government effective at solving public problems increased by more than 18 percentage points, rising from 6.4% in December 2025 to 24.8% in June 2026.
What Results Has Ecatepec’s Security Strategy Achieved With Support From the Navy and State Authorities?
The mayor attributed the reported improvements to the support of State of Mexico Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez, Federal Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch, and the permanent presence of the Mexican Navy, National Guard, Mexican Army, State Police, and the State of Mexico Attorney General’s Office.
She stated that public confidence in the municipal police has reached 47.6%, while the perceived effectiveness of the police force has risen to 42.2%, compared to approximately 13% at the beginning of her administration.
She also noted that residents’ perceptions of safety have improved in public spaces such as schools, markets, streets, ATMs, parks, and public transportation.
Which Crimes Have Declined in Ecatepec Under the Current Security Strategy?
Citizen Security and Traffic Commissioner Captain Luis Alberto Taylor González reported that Ecatepec continues to show a historic downward trend in the perception of insecurity.
He explained that the perception of insecurity stood at 97.4% in July 2019, declining to 78.7% by June 2026.
Compared with 2015, the municipality has recorded significant reductions in several crimes:
- Vehicle theft: 82.5% decrease
- Extortion: 73.9% decrease
- Intentional homicide: 82.5% decrease
Compared with 2024, authorities also reported continued reductions in:
- Vehicle theft: 51.6% decrease
- Extortion: 45.2% decrease
- Intentional homicide: 47.9% decrease
- Robbery of pedestrians: 31.6% decrease
- Business robbery: 32.4% decrease
What Comes Next for the Municipal Police Officers Under Investigation?
The local government stated that it will continue reviewing the files of the officers under investigation and determine the appropriate actions in accordance with established administrative procedures.
Municipal officials emphasized that the objective is to build a more reliable, professional police force aligned with the broader public security strategy aimed at restoring safety and public confidence throughout Ecatepec.
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