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October 03, 2006
New Cameras in Chicago
From Chicago Sun-Times:
The next 100 surveillance cameras in Chicago will be very different from their predecessors. The new cameras are just 15 pounds (compared to 100), unobtrusive (compared the flashing blue lights), and cheaper ($6,000 compared to $20,000). The new cameras can be easily moved and look like a streetlight, so they will be moved in response to crime patterns.
The story updates a previous story on new developments. The police department is still developing technology to allow officers to monitor cameras from their squad cars. Also the smart software is still being tested.
I don't know if the manufacturer is still RMS Technology Solutions. I assume these are IP cameras. I also don't have a picture. Hopefully, more information will be available soon.
UPDATE:
I also wanted to point out the statistics for the cameras in the Tribune story:
At locations where they have been in use for more than 180 days, "total reported incidents have decreased by over 30 percent," and narcotics-related activities by more than 60 percent, Cline said at a news conference.
"While the primary intent is to prevent crime before it happens, we also have been able to make arrests based on video captured by the cameras," he said. "In 2006 alone, [cameras] have directly assisted in 480 arrests."
Posted by rshah at October 3, 2006 09:29 PM
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