Villa El Salvador reimagines itself as smart city
The Villa El Salvador Municipality transformed itself into a smart city with the use of Axis technology including network cameras, intercoms, speakers, and analytics. The project reduced crime rates and increased resident safety.
Accelerated growth, smart solutions
Villa El Salvador Municipality, a coastal district in Lima, Peru, is home to approximately 432,000 inhabitants, making it one of the city’s most populous areas. To address rapid growth during the past decade and to ensure public safety, local authorities endeavored to transform the area into a smart city.
With the subsequent advances in digitalization, local authorities focused their district modernization efforts on acquiring urban security management technology that improves residential quality of life and protection.
Their goal was to enhance their security system while optimizing public resources. To implement the plan, Villa El Salvador issued a public invitation for bids, which was won by Tactical IT, a local company and Axis partner with extensive experience in integrating video surveillance systems for public safety. Tactical IT presented a tailored solution that the city deemed best suited to its needs.
"We chose Axis's offer for our public safety project due to its advanced technology, flexibility, compatibility, and excellent customer service. At the same time, Tactical IT met all the requirements set by the municipality, making this Axis partner eligible for the project award. These advantages gave us the confidence and ability to integrate an effective and reliable security system in the Municipality of Villa El Salvador,” says Guido Íñigo Peralta, Mayor of Villa El Salvador Municipality.
Most notably, the municipality’s existing video management system could be easily integrated with new solutions allowing them to maximize the use of existing security infrastructure and reduce public investment costs.
"The added value of Axis was its adaptability and the scalability of its products, as well as its commitment to cybersecurity and sustainability. These factors make Axis technology a superior option for any entity seeking advanced and reliable video surveillance systems in the process of transforming a city into a smart one," said Jorge Luis Alvarado Romero of Tactical IT.
We chose Axis solutions for our public safety project because of its advanced technology, flexibility, compatibility, and excellent customer service. These advantages gave us the confidence and ability to integrate an effective and reliable security system in the Villa El Salvador Municipality.
Just the right decision
As the project deployment began, the Tactical IT team realized that the planned architecture and design had far-reaching potential to positively impact the municipality and its residents, going beyond just providing tools for responding to incidents and enabling urban management.
In response, the Villa El Salvador Municipality installed 30 cameras with facial recognition technology and another 20 with LPR analytics, enabling traffic and public safety authorities to monitor main roads, identify individuals or vehicles in case of suspicious activity, and recover stolen or lost transportation units.
Throughout the different phases of the project, a total of 400 network video cameras were required: 50 bullet cameras for video analytics, 150 with 360-degree panoramic vision, and 200 with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities. In addition to video devices, the project included an audio component for use as a public address system during emergencies. Authorities deployed 150 network speakers in strategic locations across the municipality to provide live and pre-recorded public safety instructions and emergency information. Additionally, 70 emergency call stations equipped with 2N intercoms were installed, allowing individuals to request assistance when needed or communicate directly with public safety personnel.
This innovative project was recognized as the first of its kind in Peru resulting in highly significant benefits for both the public administration and the community. According to recent statistics, the crime rate has decreased 29.2% and arrest rates have increased 35% adding to the sense of security felt among residents and visitors. The new security system enhances police work by delivering forensic data, enabling officers to take proactive measures to prevent incidents. Other results of integrating Axis solutions in Villa El Salvador Municipality include better security personnel training, faster emergency responses, and increased community confidence in technological security measures.
"The project had a positive impact directly on the community by providing additional security and protection capabilities. Axis solutions effectively monitor public spaces, residential areas, parks, shopping centers, and other important zones while protecting many people in potential risk situations. The community has seen a true commitment from local authorities to improving safety, strengthening bonds of trust and cooperation between residents and the district," added Mayor Guido Íñigo Peralta.
The future of a smart municipality
The project's success has inspired plans for future expansion, including adding more cameras and incorporating emerging technologies. This includes regular software updates and the integration of advanced data analytics to identify crime patterns and highlight areas needing enhanced security. These upgrades are expected to improve real-time situational awareness and significantly shorten investigation timelines, allowing for faster resolution of incidents and better overall public safety. Furthermore, insights gained from data analysis will inform non-technological initiatives, fostering continued collaboration between citizens and authorities and driving positive change throughout the municipality.
"Our long-term goal is to turn Villa El Salvador into a safe and smart space. This project is just the beginning of a series of innovations that we hope to implement in the coming years," assured the mayor of the municipality.
Advanced Axis solutions and collaboration with strategic partners like Tactical IT, have helped Villa El Salvador Municipality achieve a remarkable transformation. With a robust and adaptable infrastructure, the district has not only improved public safety but also taken significant steps toward its goal of becoming a safe, reliable, and smart city.
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