The Plenary of Collado Villalba unanimously approves an investment of 300,000 euros for the third phase of video surveillance, which will install 107 new cameras with artificial intelligence and number plate recognition.
The Town Hall of Collado Villalba has given the green light to the third phase of its video surveillance system, an investment of 300,000 euros that will allow the installation of 107 state-of-the-art cameras at strategic points in the municipality. The measure, unanimously approved in the Plenary, aims to strengthen security and crime prevention.
The new devices will join the 180 cameras already operational from previous phases, bringing the total network to 287 devices integrated into the Local Police Control Centre. The Councillor for Security, Joel Dalda, highlighted that this is "the best investment in security made in the municipality."
Cutting-edge technology for citizen security
The cameras incorporate artificial intelligence, infrared night vision, and number plate recognition (LPR) systems at key points. Additionally, they have individual batteries for self-sufficiency in case of power cuts and GSM card connectivity to avoid coverage loss. All this will allow real-time monitoring of commercial areas, access points, and high-traffic areas.
The deployment will focus on the P-29 Industrial Estate, La Coruña Park, Las Suertes, and La Cerca, areas identified as priorities due to their commercial activity and population density. Residents in these areas will notice a more effective police presence, with immediate response capability to incidents.
Three phases totalling nearly one million euros
With this third phase, the accumulated municipal investment in video surveillance rises to nearly one million euros. The previous phases installed 85 and 95 cameras respectively, covering access points, the urban centre (Villalba Estación and Villalba-Pueblo), Gorronal, and other locations. The Town Hall has stated that the design criteria respond to the multiple access points of the municipality and the dispersion of public buildings.
Joel Dalda emphasised in the Plenary that these tools "provide police officers with the best means for pursuing crimes" and positively assessed the results of previous stages. The councillor indicated that the administration "will have to continue along this line" to improve current coverage.
Impact on the daily lives of residents
For the residents of Collado Villalba, this expansion means more security in their movements and in their businesses. The cameras not only deter theft and vandalism but also improve road safety by monitoring traffic at conflict points. The Local Police will be able to access images in real-time to coordinate interventions.
The Town Hall has highlighted the usefulness of the system in previous investigations of incidents and alleged crimes. With the new technology, it is expected to reduce response times and increase the case resolution rate. Residents, for their part, appreciate the commitment to security, although some have requested transparency regarding the exact locations of the cameras.
The investment is financed through treasury surplus, without the need to resort to external loans. The project is already in the bidding phase, and construction is expected to begin in the coming months. Once completed, Collado Villalba will have one of the most advanced video surveillance networks in the Sierra de Madrid, with coverage across almost the entire municipal area.
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