Zinacantepec public security strategy

The municipality of Zinacantepec has reported a 16 percent reduction in crime incidence, moving from a 14th place state ranking in 2022 to 51st in 2026. This improvement is attributed to a security strategy emphasizing prevention, institutional coordination, and increased police presence. Key initiatives include the execution of over 12,000 operations, the installation of 1,150 panic buttons in commercial areas, and the use of tactical drones for surveillance.

Local authorities are also focusing on the professionalization of 155 public security officers through training in human rights and the prevention of torture. Educational programs have been implemented to reach students and teachers regarding social media safety and addiction prevention.

To manage seasonal festivities, the municipal government and the State of Mexico Security Secretariat launched a specialized security operation for Day of the Dead. This plan involves deploying 40 police officers and 20 patrol cars per main cemetery to protect 14 cemeteries, supplemented by tactical drones and nighttime surveillance in key areas such as San Matías Transfiguración and San Bartolo. Mayor Manuel Vilchis Viveros announced that these measures aim to maintain order and support families visiting gravesites, coinciding with a broader municipal investment that includes the upcoming delivery of 11 patrol cars, utility vehicles, uniforms, radios, and cameras.