The safest major city in Brazil.
Smart City & Security — Where technology protects lives and transforms cities.
São José dos Campos integrates advanced urban solutions in security, technology, and data intelligence to create a safer, more efficient, and connected city.
The CSI model — Integrated Security Center
O CSI (Integrated Security Center) It is a technological platform that combines smart cameras, artificial intelligence analysis, facial recognition, and integration with public systems to efficiently monitor and protect urban spaces.
This technological architecture has enabled a significant reduction in crime in the city — with Drops of up to 85% in crime indicators since 2016 — positioning São José dos Campos as a national benchmark in intelligent public safety.
How does CSI work?
CSI monitors, in real time, images captured by 1.186 cameras distributed throughout the city, analyzed by algorithms that detect suspicious behavior, speed up police response and reduce exposure to risks.
This infrastructure not only combats crime, but also It assists in urban mobility, traffic management, emergency response, and public services.Integrating data for faster and more accurate decision-making.
Social impact results
- 85% reduction in crime rates (robberies) 2016 since.
- Lower homicide rate between major Brazilian cities. (official data from SJC, according to internal documentation)
- System expansion projects, with plans to reach... 1.600 smart cameras.
Integration with Smart City
CSI is part of a connected urban ecosystem that includes smart mobility, data infrastructure, IoT devices, and platforms that help improve the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Quick Facts
Planned network expansion: up to 1.600 cameras
Decrease in crime (robberies): -85% since 2016