Anti-extortion system: ATU launches viewer to monitor buses and police patrols in Lima and Callao

The Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) has introduced a new technological tool, the 'Visor de Monitoreo de Transporte Urbano' (Urban Transport Monitoring Viewer), aimed at enhancing public safety. This system empowers the National Police of Peru (PNP) to monitor the real-time movements of public buses and the locations of police patrols.

The primary goal is to enable quicker responses to emergency alerts and criminal activities, such as extortion, contract killings, and illegal fee collection, which have significantly impacted the transport sector in recent years. Interior Minister José Zapata highlighted the system as a crucial advancement in combating these crimes.

Initially, the visor will track around 12,000 registered buses in Lima and Callao. This data will be integrated with the locations of police units and stations on an interactive map, facilitating immediate decision-making. The system also includes analytical tools to identify high-risk areas through heat maps, optimizing police deployment and surveillance in vulnerable zones.

Minister Zapata expressed optimism about the technology's potential, stating, "Technology is at the service of prevention, criminal investigation, forensic analysis, and operational intelligence. Today we put it at the service of citizen security and the protection of our citizens." The ATU is considering expanding the platform to other regions of Peru after this initial phase, as part of a broader effort to modernize crime prevention and combat organized crime, particularly in sectors susceptible to extortion.

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Technology is at the service of prevention, criminal investigation, forensic analysis, and operational intelligence. Today we put it at the service of citizen security and the protection of our citizens.