The community has transformed into a central surveillance network, where citizens are vigilant in identifying and reporting actions that go against the common good. This report on unacceptable behaviors that violate norms of justice and equity is crucial for maintaining social order and protecting both individual and collective rights.
The traditional model of the social contract conceived by philosophers like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau used to position the State as the main guarantor of order and justice. However, globalization and the technological revolution have fostered an active community in terms of surveillance, finding a complementary ally in social networks. The community can also function as a tribunal for the unacceptable.
In this context, a newborn was in a dangerous situation but managed to survive thanks to the timely intervention of neighbors who called for help from authorities. This action not only saved a life but also collaborated with the State in maintaining public order, thus promoting the transformation of the social contract into a more dynamic and participatory pact.
From C5, the idea of the community as the basis of security is promoted, highlighting the importance of integrating citizens in the construction of peaceful spaces by reporting irregular or emergency situations through different hotline numbers. Surveillance is no longer solely the responsibility of the police but involves the active participation of society.
The power of community surveillance lies in the ability to rapidly mobilize public opinion in response to reports of inadmissible, incorrect, or illegal behaviors, generating pressures that can translate into real changes. A concrete example was shared in a video showing a young man, later identified as 18-year-old Lucio, stopping next to a car in Tultitlán and leaving a bag.
