What happened with the license plate recognition cameras in Bogotá? Council denounces seventh contract extension
Questions are growing over delays in the installation of 200 LPR or license plate recognition cameras that were to be installed in Bogotá to enhance security. The Bogotá Council warns of low execution progress and calls for sanctions, while the District's Secretariat of Security assures that there is no financial loss in this contract.
TL;DR
- The project to install 200 LPR cameras in Bogotá is facing criticism due to significant delays.
- Over two and a half years after the contract began, only 45% of the installations are complete, with 90 out of 200 cameras installed.
- The contract has been extended seven times, with the latest extension until August 27th.
- The Bogotá Council criticizes the slow progress, especially in light of rising crime rates.
- The Secretariat of Security denies financial loss, stating that payments are only made for work completed.
- A disciplinary investigation by the Attorney General's Office is ongoing regarding alleged irregularities in the contract.
- The Bogotá Council plans to hold another political control debate to examine the issue.