Motorola Solutions announced on May 13 that the Center for Control, Command, Communication, Computing and Coordination (C5) of the State of Jalisco has signed a five-year agreement to comprehensively modernize its statewide public safety communications network. The upgrade aims to improve real-time coordination among public safety agencies connected to C5 Escudo Jalisco, including state police, municipal police, and federal organizations.
The modernization is intended to enhance emergency response and security for more than 8.8 million residents in Jalisco as well as prepare the state for a major international sporting event scheduled for June 2026. According to Motorola Solutions, the new system will use Project 25 (P25) interoperable land mobile radio technology and enable effective collaboration with federal entities such as the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) and the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR), along with emergency services.
Juan Carlos Contreras, Director General of C5 Escudo Urbano Jalisco said: “We recognize the high availability and resilience of the network provided by Motorola to facilitate operational continuity under high demand conditions and critical moments where people’s lives are our priority.” Contreras added: “For C5 Escudo Jalisco, one of our priorities is strengthening operational capabilities through incorporating cutting-edge technology within a renewal process that responds to more than two decades.”
The solution includes Critical Connect from Motorola Solutions—a secure cloud-based interoperability platform connecting LMR and broadband networks across different devices. For example, in case of a critical security incident outside a packed stadium, an officer equipped with radio could communicate directly with other officers from Police, SEMAR or SEDENA using both radio and broadband capability. This setup enables quick coordination aimed at maintaining safety for attendees and nearby residents.
Elton Borgonovo, Vice President MSSSI at Motorola Solutions for Latin America & Caribbean said: “Motorola Solutions is proud to be chosen as Jalisco’s technology partner for this significant project. Our next-generation P25 technology will provide interoperable, secure and resilient communications capable of meeting security challenges in a city that exemplifies continuous economic growth and serves as a global stage for large-scale events.”
