By late 2017, Da Nang will have a total of 9,082 security cameras operating across the city, under the management of the Police and Transport departments.

In detail, 857 will be installed at key traffic accident and security violation hotspots, 3,363 at businesses and government departments and agencies, 4,791 in residential areas, and 71 at busy street intersections.

As proposed by the municipal police, security cameras will first be installed on a trial basis in Hai Chau District, which is considered the city’s key economic and political area.  In addition, the district has many small alleys and shaded areas which can become hiding places for criminals whilst implementing their illegal activities.

A security camera being installed in Xuan Ha Ward

According to an initial survey conducted by the local police, the district needs 1,787 security cameras to be installed at local public sites, residential areas and markets.  The trial installation will be completed later this month.