Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño has officially begun issuing body cameras to officers of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, marking a major step forward in the city’s efforts to enhance security, transparency, and public trust.
“Today, the use of body cameras by Municipal Police officers officially begins. What we had promised for a long time is now a reality,” the mayor said.
The municipal government acquired 400 body cameras, which will be used by officers assigned to various operational units.
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According to the mayor, the new devices will strengthen transparency and improve the way police interactions with citizens are reviewed and documented, particularly during detentions or interventions.
With an investment of nearly 10 million pesos, the body cameras are expected to enhance supervision procedures and overall police performance. The equipment was symbolically handed over to 14 district chiefs and 10 section chiefs, who will be responsible for ensuring proper implementation and field use.
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Mayor Ismael Burgueño stressed that the cameras are part of a broader push for transparency, complementing those already installed in patrol vehicles with the goal of preventing any acts of corruption or extortion.
The mayor also highlighted that the use of body cameras represents a significant advancement in modernizing the police force. The technology allows police interventions to be recorded, helping to ensure accountability while protecting both citizens and officers.
His administration, he added, remains committed to investing in technology, training, and equipment to build a police force that is closer to the community, trustworthy, and respectful of human rights.
Joining the mayor at the event were Municipal Government Secretary Arnulfo Guerrero León; Municipal Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection José Alejandro Avilés Amezcua; and Municipal Police and Traffic Director David García Barraza.
