The Municipality of Lagoa and the National Republican Guard (GNR) have officially signed a protocol that will allow the installation of a video surveillance system, on Praia do Carvoeiro.
The initiative is "of extreme importance for the safety of the local population and the many visitors to the town", representing "a decisive step towards preventing and combating crime", say the authorities their statement.
Tthe video surveillance system will consist of cameras distributed in strategic areas, such as the main access roads and areas with the highest tourist traffic, "ensuring constant monitoring of public areas". The image monitoring center will be based at the GNR facilities, "allowing for a faster and more effective response in the event of incidents", says the statement.
The total cost of installing and maintaining this system will be borne entirely by the Municipality of Lagoa. However, the installation of the cameras can only go ahead after the GNR formalizes the request for authorization with the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI), and receives the respective approval, the document reads.
At the protocol signing ceremony, the GNR District Commander, Colonel Marco Henriques, highlighted the relevance of the partnership and the positive impact that video surveillance will have on crime prevention and community protection.
The Mayor of Lagoa, Luís Encarnação, also stressed the importance of the project for the safety of the population: "This is an important step towards ensuring the peace and well-being of those who live and visit Praia do Carvoeiro. Our commitment to safety is a priority and, with this video surveillance system, we are reinforcing our capacity to intervene and prevent potential illegal behaviour. Collaboration with the GNR is essential to this objective, and we hope for approval from the MAI, so that we can move forward with the installation of the system, as soon as possible."
Photo by Lagoa CM
