Toluca, Edomex – Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez delivered 20 new patrol vehicles and protective gear to Chimalhuacán’s municipal police on August 4. She made the announcement at Plaza Vidrieros during a public ceremony. Gómez Álvarez said this action brings the total to more than 1,000 patrol units deployed under the Eastern Zone Rescue Plan. The state has invested nearly 50 million pesos to give officers modern vehicles and personal safety equipment.
She listed other municipalities that have benefited, including Ecatepec, Nezahualcóyotl, Texcoco, Naucalpan, Valle de Chalco, and Toluca. “We understand that security cannot wait,” the governor said. “These patrols represent something deeper: the commitment of a government that listens, acts and responds,” she added. “I invite everyone to work together for a State of Mexico where peace, justice and citizen engagement prevail.” Officials said the new vehicles will receive regular maintenance. They will be staffed by trained officers to ensure they stay in service. The delivery marks a milestone in the government’s effort to improve response times and coverage across the region.
Eastern Zone Rescue Plan
The Eastern Zone Rescue Plan brings federal, state and municipal agencies under a unified command. Navy, National Guard, state police and local forces will share resources and information. Officials said this structure aims to cut response times and boost patrol coverage.
The plan targets ten eastern municipalities. It covers Chalco, Chicoloapan, Chimalhuacán, Ecatepec, Ixtapaluca, La Paz, Nezahualcóyotl, Texcoco, Tlalnepantla and Valle de Chalco. These areas make up a large share of the region’s population. Authorities said this focus will allow tailored strategies for each community’s needs.
Agencies will also boost intelligence gathering and investigative capacity. New technology will help track crime patterns and identify high-risk areas. Teams will conduct joint operations to disrupt organized crime and drug trafficking.
The strategy includes improved pay and work conditions for officers. Salary increases and better equipment access aim to raise morale. Police unions welcomed the move, saying it will help retain skilled personnel.
Citizen Reporting and Future Goals
Gómez Álvarez urged residents to use the confidential 089 hotline to report extortion, theft and other crimes. She said each report will receive prompt review and follow-up. Officials hope this step will strengthen ties between citizens and law enforcement.
The government aims to serve more than ten million residents in the eastern zone. Authorities called the program one of the region’s most ambitious security and urban renewal efforts. They plan to monitor performance and adjust tactics as needed.
Next phases include more equipment handovers and officer training sessions. Officials will track unit uptime and response times. They said ongoing evaluation will ensure resources meet community needs.
Local leaders praised the push for stronger security and said they will help spread awareness of the 089 hotline. Some community groups also asked for more neighborhood watch programs. The government pledged to work with local councils to expand citizen oversight.
Officials said the program pairs security upgrades with urban regeneration efforts. Plans include street lighting improvements and community center renovations. Government leaders aim to tackle root causes of crime through better infrastructure.
