Lubango: The second phase of the Integrated Public Security Centre (CISP) project will see a comprehensive update of the equipment initially installed in four centers across the nation. Commissioner Adulcnio Isaac Lutucuta announced the development during a press briefing in Lubango.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the first phase of the CISP project commenced five years ago, establishing centers in Luanda, Benguela, Huambo, and Hula. These centers have been gradually brought online to enhance public security infrastructure. The project’s second phase, which began in 2024, is expected to span six years and will include the construction of additional centers in other provinces, with Cabinda slated as the next location for expansion later this year.
Commissioner Lutucuta, while addressing the press regarding the operation of terminal 111 in Hula, which had been inactive for six months, mentioned that the entire implementation process is projected to continue until 2030. He emphasized the need to renew the equipment at the initial centers after five years due to advancements in technology. The updates will include enhancements to video surveillance, command and control systems, and analysis and intelligence systems. Additionally, there will be an increase in the deployment of equipment on public roads.
Despite positive collaboration from the community, Lutucuta noted challenges, citing instances where individuals misuse the CISP platform by providing false information, which hampers effective responses in genuine emergencies. He also highlighted plans to broaden the linguistic capabilities of the operators, who currently only communicate in Portuguese. The training program aims to enable them to cater to both local Angolan languages and foreign languages, thereby improving accessibility and service delivery.
