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ALFREDO AZCARATE VARELA
THE BAJA POST/EDITOR
Recent attacks against officers of the State Citizen Security Force (FESC)—such as the one that occurred in the early hours of November 4—are a response from organized crime groups that have been dealt blows through high-profile arrests in recent weeks, stated General Laureano Carrillo, Secretary of Citizen Security for Baja California.
General Carrillo noted that homicides in Tecate have decreased, adding, «We have gone eight days without any homicides»
«We have achieved significant results, such as the arrest of ‘El Isra.’ An operation involving all three levels of government has been launched, fostering a period of peace—which could be temporary—while we strengthen prevention efforts.»
He stated that an immediate retraining program will begin, consisting of discussions on operational procedures and human rights, as well as firearms training. Furthermore, authorities are reviewing video footage and police reports, and are evaluating existing protocols to address any issues or errors and optimize future operations.
Regarding a proposal by Assemblyman Juan Manuel Molina to allow police officers to carry their service weapons while off-duty, General Carrillo remarked that this is a political matter to be resolved within the State Congress; he opted to reserve his opinion for a later time and offered no comment for the moment.
He acknowledged certain limitations in the performance of FESC officers and confirmed that a retraining program will be implemented. This will include training in administrative processes, human rights awareness, and firearms practice, among other areas that need to be «fine-tuned» to address any shortcomings.
