I would like to go into deeper detail concerning the perception toward corruption of police in the Rosarito Beach area. It is a fact that Mayor Torres has made great improvements regarding the police force in order to fight the war against drugs in the area. Everyday as he makes improvements, he is putting his own life in danger because it has caused him to become a likely target by the drug cartel. He has gone so far as to taking all guns away from the local cops, and had them ballistics tested to see if any of the bullets found innumerous dead guys came from those guns, and even had them take lie detector tests. Mayor Torres has decided to risk his own life to improve and protect the lives of Americans and Mexicans of the area.
Tijuana has begun a vigorous effort to let criminals -- and police, know that criminals in the tourist zone will be caught. Since March, 97 officers have been fired and prosecuted for bribes and corruption, says Gonzalez, the deputy commander. Low pay, as little as $600 a month for a Tijuana officer, feeds corruption, he said. Officers now get a raise every month as the mayor carries out a pledge to double salaries in three years and add hundreds more officers. Salaries could reach up to $1700 a month. In this situation it was only a matter of time before these improvements had to be made and no one said it would be an easy job, but someone's got to do it.
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Mayor Torres is doing a stand up job in chaging the atmosphere of Rosarito. According to the press, Mexico is a safer place to visit than it used to be. Kudos to mayor Torres.
Torres is doing a great job but the cartel are targeting tourists because it brings down the economy and more citizens will then turn to drugs. Its buisness. I dont feel safe yet making that drive from the border to Rosarito.
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