Cristo Rey experiences a notable improvement in security thanks to constant patrolling
Residents of the Cristo Rey sector, in the National District, have expressed their satisfaction with the recent security measures implemented by the National Police. According to community members, the increase in patrol efforts and a more agile response to citizen complaints have managed to significantly reduce crime rates in the area.
During a tour of the sector, various residents highlighted that the perception of insecurity has decreased drastically compared to previous years. Although they acknowledge that isolated incidents still persist, the general atmosphere is described as much calmer and more controlled.
Community members’ testimonials on police surveillance
Gabriel Bernal Gómez, a lifelong resident of Cristo Rey, stated that the transformation in the neighborhood’s security is evident. “It has turned around from heaven to earth. Before, walking through the alleys represented a constant risk, but now the situation is different,” pointed out Bernal, who also highlighted the rapid response capacity of the patrols to any emergency reported by the neighbors.
There is constant patrolling here, 24-7. Crime has decreased and there is a level of control we didn’t have before. It is an incomparable situation to the past.
Luis Manuel Gutiérrez, resident of Cristo Rey
Other residents, such as Agapito Mariano and Inocencio Flores, agreed that the presence of officers, both in motorized units and in vehicles, is a constant at any time of the day or night. This permanent surveillance has made reports of assaults in the area increasingly scarce.
A community intervention model
- Preventive patrolling: Constant presence of officers at strategic points in the sector.
- Neighborhood coordination: Joint work between police commanders and neighborhood associations.
- Rapid response: Improvement in response times after receiving reports.
- Security roundtables: Spaces for dialogue to identify factors that influence criminality.
The scheme applied in Cristo Rey has been classified by the authorities as a benchmark in the fight against citizen insecurity. This model focuses not only on police presence, but on integration with the community to mitigate the root causes of crime, achieving an extraordinary reduction in the crimes recorded in the area.
Although some citizens remain cautious due to past negative experiences, the general consensus in Cristo Rey is that current strategies have restored tranquility to its streets, consolidating the sector as an example of effective intervention in the National District.
