Bahía Blanca is installing its first public security totems, known as Safe Points, following implementations in major urban centers like the City of Buenos Aires (CABA) and Rosario, according to municipal reports. According to information provided to La Nueva. by the municipality of Bahía Blanca, the modular units feature a direct emergency button linked to the 911 service, fixed cameras, and 360-degree dome cameras.
Installation Progress and Tender Specifications for Bahía Blanca’s Safe Points
According to municipal sources cited by La Nueva., the project is currently in the installation phase with no confirmed activation date. Officials stated that crews must finish connecting the units before the municipality officially opens them to the public. Poder Local reported that the city issued a public tender for the manufacturing, assembly, and startup of the first ten security monoliths, backed by an official budget.
Per tender specifications documented by both La Nueva. and Poder Local, the structures consist of 14-gauge sheet metal measuring two millimeters in thickness. Each unit features a base of 30 by 30 centimeters and stands between 3.5 and 3.90 meters tall. Contractors pour a concrete base equipped with anchor bolts to secure each monolith firmly to the pavement. The initial units are placed in sidewalks, walkways, and public spaces, with a visible unit already installed at the Paseo de las Esculturas, as reported by La Nueva.
Technology and Emergency Response Features of the New Monoliths
According to municipal disclosures published by La Nueva. and Poder Local, every totem includes an anti-panic button designed to establish immediate contact with the Centro Único de Monitoreo (CEUM). When pressed, an operator answers the call within seconds to route the emergency through the 911 dispatch network. Each unit features a blue LED beacon at the top that operators can activate remotely from the CEUM. Additional hardware includes high-definition 360-degree dome cameras equipped with intrusion detection, internal memory, alarm outputs, and two-way audio functionality.
Did you know? According to municipal documentation, the CEUM can use the two-way audio system to issue direct warnings, alerts, or instructions, and can dispatch coordinated resources including police, firefighters, Civil Defense, and ambulances.
Urban Integration and Surveillance Capabilities
According to the municipality’s project outline, the modular structures feature a discreet aesthetic designed to blend smoothly into urban and suburban environments. Poder Local noted that the system generates recorded video and audio evidence suitable for judicial handoff. High-powered LED lights built into the units illuminate dark areas and improve nighttime visibility. Municipal plans indicate that these devices act as a complement to existing police presence, routine patrols, and neighborhood participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When will the security totems start operating in Bahía Blanca?
According to the municipality, the project is currently in the installation phase, and officials have not announced a specific launch date until all units are fully connected. -
What happens when someone presses the emergency button?
According to municipal documentation, pressing the anti-panic button connects the user directly to the Centro Único de Monitoreo (CEUM) and the 911 emergency service within seconds. -
Where are the new Safe Points being located?
According to municipal sources, the units are placed in strategic sidewalks, walks, and public spaces—such as the Paseo de las Esculturas—determined through analysis with security forces.