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Monterrey Accelerates World Cup Security Prep With U.S. Training and New Tech

U.S. specialists are coaching Monterrey police for crowd control with a focus on emerging threats.

Overview

  • Local academy courses led by U.S. instructors cover crowd management, information handling, and responses to drone or explosive threats.
  • Authorities will send about 15 officers to Missouri for additional training, with another operational group heading to Dallas.
  • A joint motorcycle unit of police and traffic officers is being readied to escort national teams during World Cup transfers and this month's repechage games.
  • New gear for tourist assistance includes police vests and body cameras that provide real-time language translation.
  • Scooters and razer-type patrol vehicles will support crowd operations, and Barrio Antiguo will observe pedestrian-only hours.