Cancún's municipal secretary of Citizen Security, Carlos Ernesto D’Amiano Sumuano, has announced that local police officers are no longer permitted to wear balaclavas or hoods during operations. This new rule aims to promote transparency and avoid confusion regarding the identities of officers, who, as public servants, are required to be identifiable at all times.
This directive is part of a broader initiative by the municipal, state, and federal governments to enhance the transparency of police operations and improve public trust in the force.
D’Amiano Sumuano noted that some officers, particularly those on motorcycle patrols, wear hoods for practical reasons such as sun protection or shielding their faces from flying debris. However, he clarified that while they may wear these hoods while traveling, they must remove them when carrying out inspections or any other operational tasks.
Officers who fail to comply with this directive will face fines and suspension, according to the police chief. He emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust in the police force and ensuring officers are easily identifiable.
However, questions remain about how officers can protect their identities from criminal groups under this new policy. So far, the balaclava ban has only been implemented in high-security risk states such as Sinaloa, Guanajuato, and now Quintana Roo.
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