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Federal Police (Mexico)

Law Enforcement Agency
Agency nameFederal Police
Native namePolicía Federal
AbbreviationPF
Agency overview
Preceding
agencies		Mexican army's 3rd Brigade of the Military Police (Tercera brigada de policía militar)
Federal Highway Police (Policía Federal de Caminos)
Fiscal Police (Policía Fiscal Federal)
Interior Ministry's Investigation and National Security Center (Centro de Investigación y Seguridad Nacional)
Employees40,000+ (2009)
Annual budget$34.6 Billion USD (2010)
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyMexico
Governing bodySecretariat of Public Security|Secretariat of Public Security
Local civilian policeYes
Operational structure
HeadquartersMexico City
Notables

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The Federal Police ( ), formerly known as the Policía Federal Preventiva (Federal Preventive Police), are the uniformed federal police force of Mexico. The agency is directed by the Secretariat of Public Security It was created in 1998 by the merger of several other federal police agencies (the Federal Highway Police, the Fiscal Police, a Military Police Brigade and an Interior Ministry intelligence unit) in order to better co-ordinate the fight against the growing threat of drug cartels. Typically, PF officers are heavily armed and clad in blue/black fatigues. On account of its heavily armed agents, its culture, and its origins, the PF may be considered a gendarmerie. They are sometimes referred to by the slang term "Federales".

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Accidente en moto rumbo a Tomatlan debido a las pesimas condiciones y falta se señalamientos en carretera federal. 2 motos caidas, 4 lesionados 2 personas graves. Autoridades municipales, estatales y federales en Mexico favor de tomar accion inmediata para evitar mas accidentes en esta carretera donde ha habido demasiados accidentes fatales. Amigos motociclistas tomen conciencia y responsabilidad sobre todo cuando vayan acompañados... Motoclub Vallarta Mexico
6.97 min. | 3.33 user rating		 Federal Police engage Los Zetas cartel in the streets of Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. The aggressive gun fight lasted hours with grenades being used by Los Zetas as part of their artillery. The incident ended with the death of a local Los Zetas leader. Nine others where injured, two of which are in intensive care.
1.92 min. | 4.50 user rating		 recopilacion de videos de operativos de alto impacto de la Policia Federal de Mexico.
6.18 min. | 4.87 user rating		 Alex Jones addresses the outrageous expansion of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) into high schools to screen students going to prom and graduation. Terrorists may strike anywhere, so security goons sticking their hands down your wife and daughters pants must be everywhere, or so the logic goes. The temporary use of regular police to pat-down students a school in Santa Fe drew further attention to the order of a federal judge that TSA screeners must be present at key school functions. The school, already using a checkpoint, now must use TSA after complaints were filed against other security personnel at the school who allegedly groped the bare legs of two sisters. This disgusting development is only one phase of the "soft-target" security roll-out by TSA and Homeland Security, who tell us that bus and train stations, as well as sports stadiums, shopping malls, hotels and religious centers must now be monitored by TSA-like security checkpoints.
8.12 min. | 4.80 user rating		 Police in Mexico seize a three tonne homemade tank from the Zetas drug gang. Read more: bit.ly
0.93 min. | 4.69 user rating
Mexican police have detained one their own commanders in the violence-plagued city of Ciudad Juarez following allegations of links to the country's drug cartels. Officers also accused the federal commander of protecting criminals in the city, where more than 5000 federal police and soldiers have been deployed in an effort to replace local police considered too corrupt to be effective. But as Al Jazeera's Mark Orchard reports, these federal forces are now facing the same charges. (Aug 09, 2010)
1.37 min. | 4.95 user rating		 Accidente en motocicleta sobre carretera federal 200 a la altura de el Monteon, Nayarit. Miembros del Motoclub "Hornets Vallarta" La finalidad es que los motociclistas tomen conciencia de los peligros de exceder sus propios limites.
4.65 min. | 3.4 user rating		 "The closed off area stretches 80 miles along the border and includes part of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. It was closed in October 2006 "due to human safety concerns," the US Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday in response to news reports on the closure. Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu told Fox News that violence against law enforcement officers and US citizens has increased in the past four months, further underscoring the need to keep the 80 miles of border land off-limits to Americans. The refuge had been adversely affected by the increase in drug smugglers, illegal activity and surveillance, which made it dangerous for Americans to visit. "The situation in this zone has reached a point where continued public use of the area is not prudent," said refuge manager Mitch Ellis. "It's literally out of control," said Babeu. "We stood with Senator McCain and literally demanded support for 3000 soldiers to be deployed to Arizona to get this under control and finally secure our border with Mexico. " US Fish and Wildlife officials have warned visitors in Arizona to beware of heavily armed drug smugglers and human traffickers. "We need support from the federal government. It's their job to secure the border and they haven't done it," said Babeu. "In fact, President Obama suspended the construction of the fence and it's just simply outrageous." Signs have been posted warning Americans not to cross into the closed off territory south of Interstate 8. Babeu said <b>...</b>
2.95 min. | 4.65 user rating		 Police in Juarez, the most dangerous city in Mexico, crack down on gangs that look to make their ways into the drug cartels.
4.32 min. | 4.42 user rating		 Personally owned undercover slicktop Mustang cop car working for the New Mexico Mounted Patrol. Roughly one month of planning and two months of working weekends turned this stock 2008 Mustang into a police interceptor. Siren is a Federal Signal 650 Series: www.fedsig.com Lights include: 2 Whelen 4" Round Lightheads behind grille 2 Whelan LINZ6 sunk mount into side mirrors 2 Whelan ION firing 45 degrees back from rear windows 4 Whelan Vertex Super-LED strobes in tail-lights 2 Nova SD24 LEDs on spoiler for trunk up warning: www.911lights.com Sound Off Signal Pinnacle Interior Lightbar: www.soundoffsignal.com SVP Phantom Interior Traffic Director: www.911lights.com This vehicle also has a Diablo Sport Tuner, Parrot Bluetooth Interface, and Ford factory GPS. It has a police band radio and a HAM radio for monitoring Fire, EMS, and other signals. The Ham Radio is a Yeasu FT-7900R and the police radio is a Vertex Standard VX-6000 Series. Music is an instrumental version of "Invaders Must Die" by the Prodigy. This version was created by Aidami, and is available here: soundcloud.com Thanks for watching!
4.93 min. | 4.90 user rating

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Vehicle Inventory>
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Vehicle Inventory :
Vehicle/Aircraft Status Location of manufacture Comments Image
Land Vehicles
BMW 760-DHLi In service Toluca, MexicoMexico Armored variant of the BMW 760Li. Used for transportaion of commanding officers and dignitaries and limited service as patrol vehicles in Mexico City, and Guadalajara.
BMW 760-Li In service Toluca, MexicoMexico Used for transportaion of commanding officers and dignitaries and limited service as patrol vehicles in Mexico City, Toluca, and Guadalajara.
BMW 550-i In service Toluca, MexicoMexico Used as alternative to the Dodge Charger in some municipalities.
BMW M5 In service Toluca, MexicoMexico Used for highspeed pursuits in certain municipalites, Toluca and Cancun for example, being replaced by the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class in 2011.
Chevrolet Suburban LT-P In service Silao, MexicoMexico Primary heavy patrol vehicle,slated to replace all pick up truck units by 2013.
Chvrolet Tahoe LTZ-P In service Silao, MexicoMexico Used as alternative to the Suburban in areas too compact for the Suburban to operate in, such as narrow alleys.
Dodge Charger In service Brampton, CanadaCanada Standard patrol vehicle of the Mexican Federal Police. For 2011 it has been partially replaced by the BMW-5, Mercedes-E, and Mercedes-CLS, in patrol and pursuit roles in some regions.
Dodge Ram 5500 Crew HEMI In service Saltillo, MexicoMexico Heavy pickup truck used in place of the Ford F-150 in mountainous areas.
Dodge Viper In service Detroit, United States US Only 5 are in service, all with the local Federal Police unit of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.
Ford Police Interceptor Being retired Saint Thomas, Canada Canada Former standard patrol vehicle of the Mexican Federal Police. Being completely replaced by the Dodge Charger, BMW 5, Mercedes-E and Mercedes-CLS
Ford F-250 6.4L Diesel Crew In service Escobedo, MexicoMexico Police truck used for operations in rugged terrain.
Ford F-150 LT In service Cuautitlan, MexicoMexico Transport vehicle for armed rapid response teams.
Humvee In service Mexico City, MexicoMexico Used in medium intenstity conflict by armed response teams.
Mercedes-Benz G55-V12 In service Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico Used by armed response teams of the Federal Police within major cities.
Mercedes-Benz G500 In service Graz, Austria Austria Used by field command units.
Mercedes-Benz Unimog In service Wörth am Rhein, Germany Germany Used as heavy transport vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz GL550 In service Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico Armored versions used by protective units and as assault team transports.
Mercedes-Benz S600 P In service Toluca, Mexico Mexico Armored versions used for protective units. Also used as patrol vehicles in Mexico City.
Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Retired Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico In limited service with Mexico City patrol units.
Mercedes-Benz R550 V8 In service Mexico City, Mexico Mexico Personnel transport
Mercedes-Benz CLS550 In service Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico Advanced high speed pursuit vehicle starting in 2011.
Mercedes-Benz E550 In service Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico Replacing the Dodge Charger as standard patrol vehicle in some municipalities.
Mercedes-Benz E500 In Service Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico Used by non combat emergency response units in urban areas.
Mercedes-Benz E63 retired Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico Mexico Alternative patrol vehicle in some cities.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 524 In service Mexico City, Mexico Mexico Standard high capacity transport vehicle.
Helicopters
Mi-171Sh 8 in service Russia
Helibras AS555 20 in service Brazil/Mexico
UH-60 Black Hawk 5 in service; requested to purchase 4 more units. United States
MD 500 In service Mexico
Eurocopter EC120 5 in service  
Unmanned aerial vehicle
Hydra S4 Ehécatl In service Mexico
Skystar 300 In service Israel 100px
Orbiter UAV In service Israel 100px
Fixed Wing
Boeing 727-200 4 in service United States
CASA CN-235 2 in service Spain Spain

Law enforcement in Mexico

Attorney General * Federal Investigations Agency * Federal Police * Grupo de Operaciones Especiales * PROFECO

Mexican Drug War (2006 �present)

Federal forces
Mexican Army * Mexican Air Force * Mexican Navy * Federal Investigations Agency * Federal Police * Édgar Eusebio Millán Gómez
Beltrán Leyva Cartel
FoundersArturo Beltrán Leyva * Alfredo Beltrán Leyva * Mario Alberto Beltrán Leyva * Carlos Beltrán Leyva * Héctor Beltrán Leyva * Edgar Valdez Villarreal
Current leadersHéctor Beltrán Leyva * Mario Alberto Beltrán Leyva * Sergio Villarreal Barragán
La Familia Michoacana
FoundersNazario Moreno González * Carlos Rosales Mendoza * José de Jesús Méndez Vargas * Enrique Plancarte * Arnoldo Rueda Medina * Servando Gómez Martínez * Dionicio Loya Plancarte * Rafael Cedeño Hernández * Alberto Espinoza Barron
Current leadersNazario Moreno González * Servando Gómez Martínez * Dionicio Loya Plancarte
Gulf Cartel
FoundersJuan Nepomuceno Guerra * Juan García Abrego
Current leadersAntonio Ezequiel Cárdenas Guillén * Jorge Eduardo Costilla
Juárez Cartel
(Armed wing: La Línea)
FoundersAmado Carrillo Fuentes * Pablo Acosta Villarreal * Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo * Rafael Aguilar Guajardo
Current leadersVicente Carrillo Fuentes * Juan José Esparragoza Moreno * Juan Pablo Ledesma
Sinaloa Cartel
FoundersJoaquín Guzmán Loera * Héctor Luis Palma Salazar * Adrián Gómez González
Current leadersJoaquín Guzmán Loera * Ismael Zambada García * Ignacio Coronel Villarreal
Tijuana Cartel
FoundersRamón Arellano Félix * Benjamín Arellano Félix * Francisco Rafael Arellano Félix * Carlos Arellano Félix * Luis Fernando Arellano Félix * Eduardo Arellano Félix * Francisco Javier Arellano Félix
Current leadersEnedina Arellano Félix * Luis Fernando Sánchez Arellano * Edgardo Leyva Escandon
Los Zetas
FoundersArturo Guzmán Decena * Jesús Enrique Rejón Águila * Jaime González Durán * Heriberto Lazcano * Miguel Treviño Morales
Current leadersHeriberto Lazcano * Miguel Treviño Morales
See also
Timeline of the Mexican Drug War * Mérida Initiative * Narco submarine * Project Gunrunner * War on Drugs * Operation Solare * Operation Xcellerator * Project Coronado



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