The maximum-security Challapalca prison, located 5,050 meters above sea level in the province of Tarata, Tacna region, 1,233 kilometers south of Lima, inaugurated its monitoring and control center powered by artificial intelligence.
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Minjusdh) and the Penitentiary Institute (INPE) were in charge of implementing this modern surveillance system, which places this maximum-security prison at the forefront of penitentiary control technology.
These include 138 state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras interconnected to a monitoring center powered by artificial intelligence. This, with the help of the prison staff's human talent, strengthens prison control, risk reduction, and security, both inside and outside the prison.
The activity was led by Deputy Minister of Justice Enrique Alcántara, who stated that "President Dina Boluarte, Minister Eduardo Arana, and the entire Justice sector are committed to strengthening prison security, which will lead to a safer society."
"This modern, technologically advanced system is a concrete tool for prison security. What we are delivering today is interconnected with the Reniec and Interpol databases, allowing us to respond to any threat and, above all, identify any irregular situation in this prison in real time," he explained.
24/7 monitoring
The new artificial intelligence control system at Challapalca prison, which required an investment of more than 16 million soles, has also been implemented with AI-powered X-ray equipment capable of detecting prohibited items in packages and on people.
The Vice President of the National Penitentiary Institute, Marlon Florentini, emphasized that this control and monitoring center modernizes penitentiary management.
"Challapalca now has cameras, a video wall, a data center, and an independent power system that ensures the continuous operation of this system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without interruption," he noted.
Comprehensive solution
This comprehensive security and surveillance solution goes hand in hand with the specialized technical training that INPE staff will receive to operate the modern technology, which is reinforced with alarms and security speakers throughout the entire perimeter of the penitentiary.
Added to this is the upcoming improvement in the working conditions and spaces of prison staff, who are working to maintain order at the Challapalca prison, located 5,050 meters above sea level in the Tacna province of Tarata.
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Published: 4/29/2025