The Puigcerdà council has initiated the update and expansion of its video surveillance system with the aim of improving response capacity against uncivil or criminal acts. Many of the current devices still use analog technology, which is why they are being replaced by digital cameras that will allow a direct connection with the systems of the Local Police.
This technological renewal is accompanied by the installation of new surveillance points in particularly sensitive areas of the municipality, where repeated incidents have been detected. These locations include the inclined elevator, the public restrooms in Schierbeck Park, and the future services in Plaça Regne de Mallorca, spaces that have frequently suffered vandalism.
With this upgrade, the capital of La Cerdanya will soon exceed forty active cameras installed on public roads.
The local initiative is part of a broader strategy promoted by the Mossos d’Esquadra in La Cerdanya to strengthen security and coexistence. The police force has offered the region's city councils the possibility of implementing video surveillance systems integrated into their network, an option especially relevant for towns that do not have their own Local Police, as only Puigcerdà provides this service.
This support is articulated through Order ISP/4/2026, which regulates subsidies for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of the devices. Councils without local police can apply for aid of up to 30,000 euros per municipality, aiming to facilitate the detection of infractions and prevent uncivil behavior, thereby reinforcing limited police presence in some population centers.
