Swedish police have extended a prior decision on camera surveillance in Sävja, Uppsala. The new decision takes effect on April 1, 2026, and runs until April 1, 2028. Surveillance aims to support crime prevention and enhance safety.
The Swedish Police Authority announced the extension of a previous decision on camera surveillance in Sävja, a district in Uppsala. The original decision was made to bolster crime prevention and safety efforts in the area. Surveillance will employ fixed cameras and drones, referred to as UAS (unmanned aerial systems), as a complement to regular patrolling and other measures. The purpose is to prevent, deter, and detect crimes, while facilitating investigations and evidence collection. Footage may be used in probes and prosecutions, including as court evidence when witnesses are unavailable. Police stress that monitoring occurs only on public spaces, not inside homes. Drones operate at high altitudes, making individual identification difficult. The decision rests on the surveillance interest outweighing personal privacy concerns, considering risks of criminal activity, threats to life, health, safety, or property, and maintaining public order and security. A map of the surveillance zone has been published by the police.
