The government of Baja California is strengthening mental health care for police officers and security personnel through the implementation of a comprehensive psychological support program, officials announced.
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda said the initiative aims to address the emotional well-being of members of the State Citizen Security Force (FESC), as well as public servants within the state’s Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSCBC).
The program forms part of a broader public policy to dignify police work, providing officers with tools to manage the stress and demands inherent to their jobs.
“Taking care of those who protect us and maintain public order is a priority. We want our police officers to have the necessary support to address their emotional health, because their well-being is also essential for building safer communities,” the governor said.
She also noted that the program will offer professional support from a social, personal, and humanistic perspective, with specialized psychology personnel already assigned to the state force.
So far in 2026, psychological care sessions have been provided to FESC police officers, along with training on grief management and healing processes for operational, administrative, and legal personnel. These staff members have also received updated instruction from the State of Baja California Institute of Psychiatry (IPEBC) on intervention protocols involving neurodivergent individuals.
The strategy includes the creation of a specialized unit focused on mental health, well-being, and physical wellness for security personnel. In its initial phase, the government will establish a Mental Health and Preventive Education Coordination office, staffed by professionals trained in both individual and group psychological care.
Authorities also plan to strengthen collaboration agreements with institutions such as IPEBC and private centers to expand access to care services for police officers and their families.
SSCBC head Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez said a comprehensive analysis found that the most common psychopathologies among police officers in Mexico are anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, conditions linked to the high risks of the profession.
According to estimates, three out of every ten police officers may experience these emotional challenges as a direct result of their work. Through the new program, Carrillo added, the government aims to address the issue at its root in coordination with SSCBC.
