They film a police officer taking a nap; Ixtapaluca residents demand a total clean-up of the police force – Diario Basta!

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A municipal agent was recorded while sleeping inside his patrol car during his shift, this when the district faces a 12% increase in serious crimes

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The video of a municipal police officer Ixtapaluca asleep inside his patrol car has provoked a wave of criticism and citizen complaints. The recording, which has been circulating on social networks since the weekend, shows the uniformed man lying down with the engine on, during service hours.

The event not only aroused ridicule and anger, but also revived the debate about the lack of commitment and discipline within the corporation in charge of protecting the population.

The case occurs in the midst of a crime spike that keeps neighbors on alert. Data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System reveal that, from January to September 2025, Ixtapaluca accumulated more than 1,800 reports of robberies, assaults and cases of family violence, which represents an increase of 12% compared to the same period of the previous year.

Citizens claim that the municipal police are not doing their job. “It’s outrageous. We live in fear of going out to the store and they, instead of patrolling, are sleeping. There is no respect for the uniform or for the people,” reproached Ana Fernández, a resident of San Buenaventura.

Fatigue is felt in several colonies, where the insecurity The habits of the neighbors have changed. Families avoid going out after dark and businesses close earlier. The lack of lighting, the few patrols and the increase in assaults on public transport have turned Ixtapaluca in a red dot in eastern Mexico.

Security specialists warn that these types of situations reflect a deeper institutional crisis: lack of supervision, deficient police training and absence of real consequences for negligence. “A sleeping police officer is not an isolated case; it is the reflection of a corporation that lost its way,” commented one analyst consulted.