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Lima Rolls Out AI Cameras, Drone Patrols for Mesa Redonda Holiday Safety

Officials describe a prevention-first model built on integrated command with real-time monitoring.

Overview

  • Twenty-one AI-enabled cameras now operate 24/7 from the CECOP hub, using facial matches to the Interior Ministry database and vehicle detection to manage risks in real time.
  • Continuous “Cometa” drone oversight provides live aerial views to spot crowding or suspicious activity and to direct ground responses during incidents.
  • More than 1,000 municipal workers are on double shifts under a joint command that includes the National Police and has permanent firefighter presence.
  • Access controls cover all 15 entry points to the commercial zone, and authorities report 12 gallery closures for unauthorized storage under Metropolitan Ordinance No. 2787.
  • Emergency readiness measures include three fire drills, cleared evacuation routes, and nightly cleaning operations coordinated with formal merchants.