Mexico City Government Launches “Code 1: Police on Your Street” Strategy
The Government of Mexico City launched the Code 1: Police on Your Street strategy, through which 2,044 patrol vehicles and 8,176 officers will systematically patrol the streets across the 1,022 quadrants into which the capital’s territory has been divided. This activity will be verified through the geolocation of patrol vehicles and radios.
During the launch of the program in the Molino de Rosas neighborhood, in the Álvaro Obregón borough, Head of Government Clara Brugada explained that each quadrant will have two units and will be divided into an equal number of zones, with the purpose of reducing the territory assigned to each patrol vehicle and strengthening proximity with residents.
The officers will be required to enter the streets one by one, get out of their vehicles, and establish contact with residents registered as peace liaisons, who will sign a logbook to certify that the patrol was carried out.
She stated that, according to surveys by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), confidence in the city’s police doubled between 2017 and 2025. However, she acknowledged that there is still much to be done, which is why this strategy will not only help reduce crime but also ensure that the population perceives an improvement.
“We want a police force that is increasingly known and recognized by residents and by their communities. One that knows its territory and knows the people. With this program, we are taking another step toward bringing the police closer to communities and strengthening community-oriented patrols,” she said.
The Secretary of Citizen Security, Pablo Vázquez, explained that the patrols will take place daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and must cover the entirety of each quadrant over the course of one week. In addition to universal patrols, targeted surveillance will continue in areas with higher crime rates.
The strategy seeks to prevent crimes of opportunity, deter behavior that disrupts public order, improve response times, and gather information about the specific problems affecting each community, he said.
To establish the neighborhood network, public servants have visited 262,000 homes and held 5,400 assemblies. So far, there are approximately 20,000 peace liaisons, although the government expects to increase that number to between 50,000 and 60,000 people.
Authorities clarified that participants will not assume police functions or face dangerous situations, since their role will be limited to verifying patrols and communicating the needs of their streets.
Source: jornada
