June 18, 2007
Flint business district launches video surveillance system
18 security cameras now watch over a business district in Michigan's Flint Township. And the district is not being sly about their arrival. The police department, with help from members of the local Target store, has placed 50 signs along commercial stretches within view of the cameras, announcing their presence. Authorities are confident that public knowledge of the surveillance system will lead to a drop in criminal activity.
One of the surveillance system's more unique and valuable features is an online site which allows subscribers to receive video images and information directly from the police department. The site is designed to inform businesses and citizens about ongoing crime in the area. Retailers will be provided with information and images of known shoplifters and suspects caught and camera, and the system could also be used to provide information for cases involving missing or abducted children.
Video signals from the surveillance system's 18 cameras all feed to a control room at police headquarters. More businesses in the district are inquiring about the system, and it's possible that additional cameras will be installed. The surveillance system is capable of handling up to 75 security cameras.
Posted by Dan on June 18, 2007 5:44 PM | Comments (0)
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