# Public security measures in Calama

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-security-measures-in-calama
> Updated: 2026-08-31T21:33:31.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Calama have initiated measures to enhance public security in the city center and open-air markets. The initial strategy involves increased police inspections by Carabineros and the PDI to target contraband, illegal medicine sales, and the logistics chains supporting illegal commerce. This deployment follows recent criminal incidents involving firearms, including an assault on an elderly individual.

To support these preventive efforts, the Municipality of Calama has launched a recruitment process for 34 new security personnel. The expansion includes 30 Municipal Security Inspectors and four Shift Supervisors, who will be tasked with conducting patrols, municipal inspections, and community coordination in collaboration with Carabineros.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Calama Municipality opens recruitment for 34 security officials

The Municipality of Calama is recruiting 34 new security personnel, including inspectors and shift supervisors, to bolster preventive security and municipal inspections starting in late 2026.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calama-municipality-opens-recruitment-for-34-security-officials

### 2026-08-08: Calama to implement new security deployment in city center and markets

Calama will implement a new security deployment targeting the city center and markets to combat illegal commerce and contraband, following recent reports of firearm-related crimes in the area.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calama-to-implement-new-security-deployment-in-city-center-and-markets

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