# Mexican municipal police professionalization efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-municipal-police-professionalization-efforts > Updated: 2026-10-26T21:04:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Municipalities across Mexico are implementing various initiatives to strengthen law enforcement and public safety. In Veracruz and Sonora, local governments have focused on recruitment and foundational training. Los Reyes in Veracruz opened applications for its Proximity Police, offering a five-month residential training program, while the Cajeme Police Academy in Sonora prepared a new cycle of instruction covering physical, legal, and ethical training. Efforts have expanded to include advanced professionalization and specialized education. In Ixtaczoquitlán, over 120 officers are undergoing training in firearms and tactical maneuvers to obtain the Certificado Único Policial (CUP). Meanwhile, Morelia has engaged in international cooperation, sending officers to Shanghai for seminars on information security, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence risk prevention. Additionally, Morelia introduced the ‘Guardianes de la Movilidad’ program to promote road safety education. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Mexican municipalities implement police training and urban safety programs Mexican municipalities are enhancing public safety through police professionalization in Ixtaczoquitlán, cybersecurity training in China for Morelia officers, and road safety education programs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-municipalities-implement-police-training-and-urban-safety-programs ### 2026-10-23: Mexican municipalities announce new police recruitment cycles Municipalities in Los Reyes, Veracruz, and Cajeme, Sonora, are recruiting new police officers through specialized training programs and competitive salary offers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-municipalities-announce-new-police-recruitment-cycles --- Cite as: Mexican municipal police professionalization efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-municipal-police-professionalization-efforts