Puerto Vallarta’s panic button network has logged an average of 50 emergency calls a day since its launch six months ago, municipal officials report.
Installed at 120 locations across the city, these safety totems link callers directly to the 24/7 C-2 Command and Control Center, delivering police help within three to five minutes of activation.
The system was introduced following dual gender alert recommendations, with an initial focus on protecting women at risk of gender-based violence. However, it quickly became clear that the devices benefit everyone—residents and visitors alike. Of . . .
