Regional Police Officer (RPO) Multan Usman Akram Gondal on Thursday inaugurated the Lodhran Safe City project aimed at improving surveillance, crime control, and emergency response in the district.
According to a press release, the project includes the installation of 273 cameras at 38 major locations and intersections across the city. The cameras will also be used to issue challans to traffic violators.
Officials informed participants during the ceremony that Pink Button and Wi Fi facilities would be introduced at various locations to facilitate residents, particularly women.
During the briefing, the RPO was told that the Safe City cameras are equipped with facial recognition technology that can help identify criminals.
Speaking at the event, Gondal said the operationalization of the Lodhran Safe City project would help police monitor criminal activities more effectively, reduce crime, collect evidence from crime scenes, and improve emergency response times. He added that the Safe City system would be integrated with the Pukar 15 emergency service to ensure immediate assistance for callers.
