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CDMX Launches ‘La Policía Cerca de Ti’ in Iztacalco With 49 Quadrants and 3,000 New Patrol Cars

A new proximity policing model includes 49 defined quadrants with a three-to-five minute response goal, a fleet renewal of 3,000 patrol cars along with a citizen assembly scheduled for August 8.

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Overview

  • Clara Brugada Molina officially presented the operational phase of “La Policía Cerca de Ti” in Iztacalco, expanding coverage from 37 to 49 quadrants
  • The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana will begin receiving 3,000 new patrol vehicles next week to modernize its fleet across 1,020 citywide quadrants
  • Each patrol unit will be marked by quadrant and colonia to ensure officers are identifiable and foster direct community engagement
  • Since the June 18 pilot launch, officers have conducted over 330,000 home visits citywide, including 14,236 in Iztacalco, to build trust and assess local needs
  • Residents are invited to a citizen evaluation assembly on August 8 to review the program’s performance and suggest improvements