Tijuana's Night Watch: Citizens Join Forces with Security Personnel to Combat Crime

Tijuana's Unsung Heroes: A City's Fight for Safety Tijuana, Mexico, May 14, 2025 – A new video from Badabun highlights the tireless efforts of Tijuana's security forces and the critical role of citizen participation in maintaining public safety. The video showcases the city's 2,000+ security personnel and extensive camera network, yet also points to persistent challenges. The video vividly portrays the daily realities faced by first responders, showing police apprehending suspects, paramedics attending to injuries, and firefighters battling blazes. It also draws attention to areas lacking adequate lighting and surveillance, creating opportunities for criminal activity. One resident, featured in the video, stated, "The darkness and lack of vigilance are allies of crime." The video urges citizens to report suspicious activities, such as gatherings in unmonitored areas or unusual transactions, through the "Botón Morado" app or by calling 089 or 911. This community-driven approach underscores a collaborative effort to improve safety in Tijuana. The video concludes with a hopeful message, emphasizing the potential for a safer Tijuana through collective action. The initiative encourages active participation from citizens, recognizing that creating a secure environment requires a partnership between the community and its security forces.