El Salvador. The video surveillance system implemented by the Alcaldía de San Salvador, called Sívar Seguro, already has about 500 cameras in the 6 districts that make up the city, said Mayor Mario Durán.
The figure was announced during the official launch of the new video circuit consisting of weatherproof devices, through which it is possible to perform facial recognition and vehicle license plate readings. The system is completed by a monitoring center from which the authorities will work to strengthen citizen security.
"For the implementation of this project we signed a cooperation agreement with the National Civil Police and the Ministry of National Defense, to coordinate efforts and fight together against crime. Our goal is to join the security efforts promoted by President Nayib Bukele, within the framework of the Territorial Control Plan," explained Durán.
The newly opened monitoring center maintains direct communication with the Metropolitan Agents Corps and with the police and military authorities. "This video surveillance system has already borne its first fruits, we have collaborated with the Attorney General's Office and the PNC in several cases of vehicle theft and common crime," said the mayor of San Salvador.
New mobile towers
Another component of the Sívar Seguro system are 25 video surveillance structures in the form of mobile towers, which will reinforce the security of events and mass citizen concentrations.
Each of these towers has five cameras and reaches up to ten meters in height, which makes it possible to take panoramic images at 360°. In addition, they have self-sustaining cabins with photovoltaic and wind hybrid systems, as well as a power plant.
"The cameras also have a loudspeaker system with which we are going to fine in real time people who comment on breaches of municipal ordinances such as throwing garbage in the streets, animal abuse, disrespect for pedestrians and performing immoral acts," concluded the burgomaster.
Increased coverage
In the coming months, the commune will increase the coverage and number of cameras to strengthen this project and continue betting on the security and modernization of the capital. The project includes an investment of more than US $84 million and the installation of 1,350 cameras.
