State of Mexico Opens US$10 Million C4 Center
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- 28 Aug 2024
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The State of Mexico has inaugurated a new Control, Command, Communication, and Computing Center (C4) in Chimalhuacán, marking a significant investment of nearly US$10 million in technology to enhance security and surveillance in the region, particularly in preventing gender-based violence. Located in the Tlatel Xochitenco neighborhood, this state-of-the-art tech facility is a key part of the state’s 2023-2029 Development Plan aimed at improving public safety, reducing crime, and coordinating security efforts.
Funded with over MX$185 million (US$9.9 million), the C4 center is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including 1,200 high-definition cameras, 120 cameras installed in patrol vehicles, 340 strategically placed surveillance cameras, 50 emergency buttons, and 170 loudspeakers that double as seismic alerts.
One of the standout features of the C4 is the establishment of a Specialized Police Unit focused on assisting victims of domestic violence, alongside the Gender Police. The center also houses a Data and Information Bank on Violence Against Women, compiling information from various municipal and state agencies to support prevention, response, and prosecution efforts against gender violence.
At the inauguration, Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez highlighted the transformative impact of the C4 on the State of Mexico's security infrastructure. She noted that this initiative addresses longstanding security gaps in Chimalhuacán, providing much-needed technological and operational support to the local security forces.
