An intelligent video monitoring system has been developed in Ungheni to enhance public safety and modernize municipal services. The project includes a video monitoring centre, an extensive fibre-optic network of about 19 kilometres and high-performance software that enables authorities to respond promptly to emergencies, incidents and ensure the safety of residents. The system includes 52 high-resolution IP cameras strategically placed at intersections, streets, recreational areas, public institutions and waste collection platforms. The €103,815 project was supported by the "EU4Moldova: Focal Regions" programme, funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP and UNICEF.

The Video Monitoring Centre, created within the Ungheni Police Inspectorate, is equipped with a high-resolution video wall and high-performance servers, ensuring the safe storage of data in closed circuit for more than 60 days. The centre has two workstations equipped with performant IT equipment to facilitate fast and efficient response to alerts from operators.

"The video monitoring system is an important step for safety and order in our city. Now we can respond more quickly to incidents, prevent crime and take care of the safety of our residents. We thank the EU and UNDP for supporting this project,” said Ruslan Grecu, Deputy Chief of the Ungheni Police Inspectorate. 

The intelligent video monitoring system includes advanced analytical software capable of detecting vehicles by category, monitoring crowds, and analysing various events and incidents. This software is compatible with the future Smart City platform, which will be managed by the Ungheni City Hall and allows interconnection with third parties through an external access module, facilitating collaboration between different institutions. The Smart City Ungheni platform will contain five modules: video monitoring, street lighting, water metering, public transport management and inhabitants’ engagement.   

This project will strengthen partnerships between local public authorities, regional waste management operators and law enforcement to create a safer and more efficiently managed community. By installing video cameras in the city, authorities will be able to prevent illegal dumping of waste and damage to urban infrastructure as well as improve the logistical processes of public services delivery. 

The intelligent video monitoring system inaugurated in Ungheni is modular, which will allow its further development by adding up to a thousand cameras. A similar intelligent video monitoring system will also be inaugurated in Cahul.

“EU4Moldova: Focal regions” programme (2019-2024) supports smart, inclusive, and sustainable socio-economic development in the Cahul and Ungheni regions to bring a better quality of life to inhabitants. The programme has a total budget of €23 million, is financed by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). 

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