Although he gave no detailed explanation for the move, it is presumed that the recent brutal attack on young campers at El Diente spurred his decision.
Robles has assured his constituents that public security is the priority issue in Zapopan, which is home to the majority of middle-class and wealthy neighborhoods in the metropolitan area.
Several neighborhoods have announced plans to introduce their own security patrols to augment the police presence.Colonia La Estancia residents are paying for two vehicles to patrol the neighborhood on a full-time basis for vigilance purposes only. The vehicles will be staffed by unarmed civil volunteers, who will maintain radio contact with authorities, the local neighborhood association and selected residents.
A recent survey by Mural newspaper showed that citizens’ “perception” of insecurity in Zapopan has jumped from 54 percent to 67 percent this year.