Porto Torres approves new video surveillance and bodycam regulations

The municipality of Porto Torres has approved new regulations governing the use of video surveillance to ensure territorial security while respecting individual privacy rights. The updated rules cover various electronic monitoring tools, including bodycams for local police officers, dashcams for vehicles, photo traps, and drones.

The municipality currently operates 160 cameras in sensitive areas. An additional 68 electronic monitoring devices, consisting of 46 context cameras and 22 license plate readers, will be installed through a project totaling 305,000 euros. This initiative is co-financed by the Ministry of the Interior, which is providing 152,500 euros.