The municipalities of Lo Barnechea and Las Condes have launched a new phase in their joint security strategy, injecting $700 million to fund investigations led by the Investigative Police (PDI). The funds are managed through the Association of Municipalities for the Security of the Eastern Zone (AMSZO) and aim to bolster the identification and capture of criminal groups operating within the two districts.
This investment supports the Technology Model for Criminal Analysis (MTAC), a system designed to process municipal data and provide police with actionable intelligence. The initiative builds upon existing agreements with the Metropolitan East Prosecutor’s Office, shifting the municipal role from simple prevention to active criminal investigation support.
“The public is demanding order, and that means those who commit crimes must face real consequences,” said Lo Barnechea Mayor Felipe Alessandri. “With this investment, we are strengthening the capacity to investigate and identify those who believe they can act with impunity.”
Targeted technological upgrades
The $700 million budget, split evenly between the two municipalities, will finance specialized forensic tools. These include software for mobile device data extraction, digital evidence analysis, and the processing of open-source information to map complex criminal structures.
Las Condes Mayor Catalina San Martín emphasized that the project addresses a shift in criminal behavior. “Through the analysis of data and patterns that define how criminal gangs operate, we are giving police a tool to better combat organized crime,” she said. “The MTAC model allows police to build investigative targets based on municipal information, making it easier to identify offenders.”
Local authorities report that 95% of crimes in the area involve unidentified suspects, contributing to low arrest rates and a heightened perception of insecurity. By integrating large volumes of digital evidence, the municipalities hope to accelerate penal prosecution and increase the deterrent effect of local law enforcement.
AMSZO officials stated that the current criminal landscape has become more sophisticated, requiring more robust resources than traditional patrol-based security. The association intends for this collaborative model to serve as a blueprint for other municipalities across the country facing similar challenges with organized crime.