Lisbon Upgrades Video Surveillance with 216 Cameras Across 16 Districts
Lisbon has launched a new 216‑camera video surveillance network to bolster public safety for the next three years.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- 216 new cameras installed
- Coverage spans 16 strategic districts
- PSP’s request approved despite legal deadline miss
Renewal Decision and Scope
A decree published in the Diário da República on Wednesday extends Lisbon’s video surveillance system for three more years, deploying 216 cameras across 16 critical zones of the capital.
Government Rationale
Although the Public Security Police (PSP) submitted its request after the legal deadline, the government justified the renewal as “essential for crime prevention, deterrence and police operational tracking.”
Expected Impact and Public Reaction
Authorities anticipate a drop in crime rates and faster investigations, while civil‑rights groups raise concerns about privacy.
- Duration: 3 years
- Cameras: 216
- Areas: Alfama, Baixa, Belém, Campo de Ourique and 12 other districts
Sources
Lisboa renova videovigilância com 216 câmaras em 16 zonas da cidade