Los Angeles to Deploy 5,000 CCTVs in Massive Surveillance Expansion by October
Los Angeles is expanding its surveillance network with plans to install 5,000 CCTVs across the city by October. The move aims to boost public safety and streamline city management. A key part of this effort is the Los Angeles ASPIRE Centre (LASPIRE), which will act as a smart operations hub for the region.
The new CCTV system will rely on fibre optic networks as its backbone. It includes Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to track vehicle movements. This technology will help enforce parking rules, prevent illegal waste dumping, and monitor heavy vehicle activity.
LASPIRE will also enhance real-time monitoring for security agencies. The system supports crime prevention by providing live data to law enforcement. Beyond security, it will improve traffic management, public safety, and city service responses. Currently, 11 high-risk areas in Los Angeles are already under surveillance through the MBSP city control system. An additional 1,000 CCTVs will soon be added in the region, though the exact start date for installation remains unconfirmed.
The expanded CCTV network forms part of Los Angeles' broader push for a smarter, safer urban environment. By October, the city expects all 5,000 cameras to be operational, strengthening enforcement and city management. The system will also integrate with existing smart complaint and traffic monitoring platforms.
