Background on Rubén Rocha Moya and His Role
Rubén Rocha Moya is the current Governor of Sinaloa, a state in northwestern Mexico. As the chief executive of Sinaloa, he plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and fostering economic development. His recent efforts to bolster state security have garnered attention, particularly in light of federal support aimed at enhancing state corporations.
Federal Support for State Security
During a recent visit by the Federal Security Cabinet to Sinaloa, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening state security through technology, resources, new personnel, and equipment. Governor Rocha Moya detailed these plans during his weekly press conference.
Key Points of Federal Support
- Equipment provision for state corporations, including patrol vehicles, cameras, and C4/C5 systems
- Allocation of resources from the Fondo de Aportaciones para la Seguridad Pública (FASP) and the Fondo para el Fortalecimiento de las Instituciones de Seguridad Pública (FOFISP)
- Installation of 613 new cameras across Culiacán, Mazatlán, and Los Mochis to enhance surveillance coverage
Implementation and Impact
Governor Rocha Moya will meet with Omar García Harfuch, Mexico’s Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, to finalize the details of this federal support. Harfuch mentioned that he would discuss the support with Rocha Moya, aiming to deliver around 100 patrol vehicles to increase the number of patrols.
Ricardo Jenny del Rincón, Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Estatal de Seguridad Pública (SESESP), announced the installation of 613 new cameras across Culiacán, Mazatlán, and Los Mochis. These cameras will cover 100 new surveillance points, enhancing the state’s security infrastructure.
In addition to equipment, 70 patrol vehicles and 7 motorcycles will be distributed among state police and the 20 municipal police forces in Sinaloa. The Fiscalía General del Estado (General Prosecutor’s Office) will also receive newly acquired vehicles, though the process is still ongoing.
Addressing Personnel Shortages
Governor Rocha Moya emphasized the need to tackle the current shortage of state police personnel, which stands at approximately 1,000 officers below the required number. He aims to secure federal support for hiring a significant number of new officers, strengthening the state’s law enforcement capabilities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the federal support aimed at? The support aims to strengthen state corporations by providing equipment, resources, and new personnel.
- What specific measures are being taken? Measures include procuring patrol vehicles, cameras, and enhancing surveillance systems; allocating resources from FASP and FOFISP; and installing new cameras across key cities in Sinaloa.
- How many vehicles will be provided? Approximately 100 patrol vehicles are expected to bolster the state’s patrol capabilities.
- What is the current personnel situation in Sinaloa’s state police force? The state police force is short by around 1,000 officers, and efforts are underway to secure federal support for hiring more personnel.
