Bogotá, the capital and largest city of Colombia, is strategically located in the heart of the Andean region at 2,600 meters above sea level, making it a central hub for both the country's diverse culture and its economy. With a population of over 11 million, Bogotá is not only a cultural melting pot but also the engine of Colombia's economy, accounting for 26.7% of the national GDP. Bogota offers a unique blend of colonial history, modern development, and stunning natural landscapes.
11 M
2,625 m
1,587 km2
Security Strategy: Focused on prevention, protection, and dismantling criminal networks, leveraging advanced technologies, promoting citizen cooperation, and protecting critical infrastructure to create a safer and more resilient urban environment.
Peaceful living Strategy: Aimed at transforming behaviors and fostering a culture of peace and respect through educational and restorative actions, improving public space use, and enhancing social cohesion, with active community participation.
Justice Strategy: Ensures quick and effective access to justice, promotes self-regulation, and prevents violence through the coordination of justice actors, alternative conflict resolution methods, and reintegration support for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Additionally, participation of all social, public, and private actors is vital to the success of the city’s security model. Collaboration between government institutions, security forces, community organizations, private companies, and citizens enables a comprehensive and coordinated approach to security issues, enhancing the effectiveness of the strategies. Citizens play a crucial role in community management, promoting shared responsibility and strengthening social bonds.
To reduce the homicide rate from 13.6 to 8 per 100,000 inhabitants. This goal reflects a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of all citizens and requires the integration and collective efforts in security, peaceful living, and justice. We aim to reduce the perception of insecurity by 20 percentage points and decrease thefts by 18,340 incidents by implementing strategies focused on prevention, dismantling of criminal networks, promotion of a culture of peace and respect, and effective access to justice.
