San Pedro Cholula invests in security and videovigilance

Authorities in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, have announced significant investments and operational results regarding municipal security. Mayor Tonantzin Fernández Díaz and Security Chief Captain Juan Villegas Castillo reported a 10.5 million peso investment in an urban videovigilance system connected to the Command and Control Center (C2), which includes the acquisition of 100 new cameras.

To strengthen police presence and response times, the municipality has acquired new patrol vehicles and uniforms. The administration also highlighted professionalization efforts, noting that 100% of police officers have current confidence control exams and have received a 10% salary increase.

According to data from the Puebla State Attorney General's Office (FGE), these measures have contributed to a decrease in various crime categories, including a 29.86% reduction in vehicle theft, a 19.74% drop in motorcycle theft, and a 16.67% decrease in intentional homicide. Additionally, theft against transporters fell by 50%.