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November 05, 2007
250 More Cameras for Philadelphia
From SecurityInfoWatch.com:
Philadelphia is expanding its pilot project of 18 cameras, which have been responsible for 60 arrests. 250 cameras at a cost of $8.9 million will be added. The city already has 1000 recommended locations for the surveillance cameras. (More cameras are on the way after this).
Voters in Philadelphia voted by a 4-1 ratio in a non-binding resolution to approve the use of public surveillance cameras. Other interesting nuggets is the claim that siting of the cameras will be done on a "data-driven" process. I personally am interested in how that would work.
The cameras are wireless and can be viewed in real time.
"The initial focus for the cameras will be to deter violent crime in commercial areas of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic but also near schools, recreation centers and transportation hubs."
Posted by rshah at November 5, 2007 01:50 PM
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