Mexico City, Mexico

Law Enforcement

History of the PFPPFP- Policia federal

preventiva or Federal Preventive Police in English.

This police force was formed by joining the Mexico army, Highway police, Fiscal police, and The Center of National Security and Investigation.

President Ernesto zedillo of Mexico created the idea of joining all of Mexico’s law enforcement officers into one Federal police force.

The Role of the PFPThe joining of all law enforcement

organization was to promote better coordination.

Its main purpose was to fight organized crime and criminality in Mexico.

They also established a national system of public safety

It also helps for the control and coordination against Drug traffickers.

Also to manage its resources efficiently

Vehicle and WeaponryMost officers have a

Heckler & Koch G3, MP5, USP, MSG90, AG36, and a Glock pistol.

Their common vehicle are a fixed up 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford F-150, and a Ford Crown Victoria.