If you were planning a quick errand downtown this morning, good luck. Ensenada’s police officers are once again trading patrol duty for protest duty, and they’re not showing up quietly.
At 9 a.m. today, September 23, officers from the Municipal Public Security Directorate are expected to gather at City Hall. Their demand is simple: give back the money that was deducted from their paychecks.
A Familiar Story
This isn’t their first rodeo. Just last month, the same group blocked Reforma Avenue, turning the city’s main artery into an accidental parking lot. Cars didn’t move, tempers flared, and coffee got cold in cup holders all across town. You can read our full coverage of that traffic nightmare here: How Protest Cripples Ensenada Traffic—Act Now.
Back then, the officers agreed to clear the streets after city officials promised to fix the issue. Spoiler alert: nothing changed. The five affected officers are still waiting for reimbursement. And patience, much like Reforma during a protest, has run out of lanes.
The Group Behind It
The call comes from Por la Dignificación Policial y su Comunidad A.C., a group that insists police deserve not only respect but also their full pay. According to their statement, deductions were made under the mysterious category of “otros descuentos.” For the record, that’s not a fun line item on a paycheck.
The group points out that these deductions directly impact families. From groceries and rent to medical care and school supplies, every peso matters. And when officers struggle at home, the entire community feels it.
The Official Letter
The call for today’s protest isn’t rumor—it comes directly from Por la Dignificación Policial y su Comunidad A.C. On September 21, 2025, the group published a signed letter on its official Facebook page, confirming the City Hall protest and restating their demands.
The letter is official, but not every detail inside has been independently verified. While the deductions are well-documented, claims about specific broken promises, deadlines, or refund agreements have not been confirmed by municipal authorities.
Why It Matters
The group stresses that fair pay is not only a matter of justice but also of public safety. Police families depend on these salaries to cover food, housing, transportation, and healthcare. Officers argue that when they struggle at home, the entire community feels the impact.
While today’s action won’t officially target Reforma Avenue, our recommendation is simple: avoid Reforma if you can. Previous protests have shown how quickly things can escalate, and traffic on that road can freeze faster than your morning coffee.
What’s Next?
So far, city officials have offered no fresh solutions. Whether today’s protest forces change—or just another round of promises—remains to be seen.
And Baja what? If the people sworn to protect our streets can’t even protect their own paychecks, what does that mean for community trust?
