TIRANA, July 17 – The Command and Control Center, one of the main components of the national “Smart City” project, was presented yesterday. Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari said the project represents a new approach to public security and real-time risk management.

Lamallari explained that “Smart City” is not only a camera system, but an integrated technological platform. He said the system combines information sources across the territory, a centralized command and control platform, and artificial intelligence that analyzes data in real time. The system processes information from 873 operational locations across 12 local police directorates, 24 major cities, 28 border crossing points and 20 schools in Tirana.

Meanwhile, the minister said artificial intelligence detects potentially dangerous situations and sends alerts to the Command and Control Center. The system then shares the information with the nearest police patrol to support faster preventive action.

Lamallari highlighted the decision to begin the first phase of the project with 20 of the most frequented schools in Tirana. He said protecting children remains a strategic priority and schools must provide a safe environment focused on education and development.

The Interior Minister also thanked all institutions involved in the project and praised Prime Minister Edi Rama’s support during its implementation. He said the initiative aims to strengthen public security through innovation and modern technology.

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