Lagos is on track to become the sixth municipality in the Algarve to have CCTV surveillance after receiving government approval to install cameras in areas under the jurisdiction of the GNR police.
But since the municipal council is still waiting for approval for zones managed by the PSP police, the tender for the cameras can only be launched once both authorisations have been received.
“The video surveillance system has two parts: one under the GNR, which has been approved and involves fewer cameras, and the other under the PSP, which will cover more locations and is still pending authorisation,” Pereira told Lusa news agency.
The municipality is ready with power and 5G connectivity points, as well as equipment for observation rooms. Once the PSP authorisation is granted, which is expected by the end of this month, the tender could launch in April. Installation would follow shortly after across the town.
Like in other towns in the Algarve, the planned system aims to boost public safety in busy areas and help with traffic management. Cameras will be installed in schools, parish entrances and exits, the central urban area, and the historic centre.
The official order, published on Tuesday in the Diário da República state newspaper, authorises the installation of 23 cameras under the GNR’s proposal. The system will be in place for three years, with the possibility of renewal.
Once completed, Lagos will join Olhão, Portimão, Faro, Albufeira, and Loulé as the Algarve municipalities equipped with CCTV surveillance.
