The city centre will be covered by CCTV

Luxembourg City Council has approved a plan to expand the CCTV network in the capital. Mayor Lydie Polfer has submitted an official request to the Minister for the Interior, Léon Gloden, seeking permission to install cameras in the city centre. However, the exact number and location of the cameras have not yet been determined. The final decision on where the cameras will be installed will be made not by the City Council, but by the police following a detailed analysis of security needs. As Lydie Polfer emphasised, the police will carry out their own assessment to identify priority locations.

Although CCTV cameras are not a one-size-fits-all solution to public safety issues, the mayor described them as a useful tool for police investigations following incidents. At the same time, the first deputy mayor, Maurice Bauer, emphasised the absolute necessity of stepping up surveillance. According to him, the CCTV network had already been expanded in the Gare and Bonnevoie districts due to increased police activity and a rise in the number of offences recorded. The authorities’ aim is to provide the police with all the necessary resources to carry out their work as effectively as possible.

The official letter to the minister was signed on 1 October. This initiative also stemmed from demands made via a local WhatsApp group. A year and a half ago, businessman Alexandre de Toffol set up this chat group to promote enhanced security measures in the capital. The entrepreneur explained that the platform is primarily used to alert the police, as well as to inform business owners and residents about pickpockets and other offenders. Alexandre de Toffol agreed that CCTV cameras cannot completely eliminate threats, but that video footage will help identify those responsible for thefts, whilst the mere presence of the equipment will act as a deterrent.