# Colombian police child protection initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-police-child-protection-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-14T22:53:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Colombian National Police have implemented various preventive strategies across different regions to protect children and adolescents.

In Montería, authorities launched ‘Planes Arcos’ in public spaces to strengthen preventive actions. These operations included person searches and background checks to prevent crimes threatening the well-being of minors, while promoting emergency contact lines for reporting issues.

In Ipiales, Nariño, police efforts have shifted toward awareness campaigns to combat commercial sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and abuse. Given Ipiales’ position as a border municipality, officials are emphasizing pedagogical campaigns for parents and teachers, alongside heightened vigilance and community coordination to identify victims.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Colombian Police launch prevention campaigns against sexual exploitation in Ipiales

The Colombian National Police are launching prevention and awareness campaigns in Ipiales to combat commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking, with a focus on protecting children and adolescents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-police-launch-prevention-campaigns-against-sexual-exploitation-in-ipiales

### 2026-09-06: Montería police launch protection plans for children and adolescents

The National Police in Montería, Colombia, launched ‘Planes Arcos’ to protect children and adolescents through public patrols, background checks, and community awareness of emergency reporting lines.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montera-police-launch-protection-plans-for-children-and-adolescents

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Cite as: Colombian police child protection initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-police-child-protection-initiatives