January 24, 2008
Increase in South Florida security cameras puts video surveillance in focus
High-tech surveillance cameras are sprouting up across South Florida like wild sweet oranges. Public response to the cameras varies, but many agree that if they help in any way to cut down on crime, the presence of video surveillance is a good thing. Police view the new cutting-edge surveillance cameras, which monitor a wide variety of public spaces in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Hallandale Beach, and For Lauderdale, as valuable crime-fighting tools.
In many of these areas, the security cameras serve to compliment a police force that can't physically patrol all places at once. Some argue that the cameras are being used to replace officers, but police officials are quick to dismiss such theories. They do acknowledge, however, that certain protocols should be taken when using video surveillance. For instance, in most areas under watch, signs are clearly posted alerting the public of the presence of security cameras.
Public outcry over a number of recent criminal acts has helped the push for enhanced video security in the region. 100 new cameras are going up in Hallandale Beach to monitor locations such as parks, beaches, and fire stations. In Fort Lauderdale, 20 portable security cameras are being used to monitor large public events and criminal hot spots. And in Boca Raton, a study is being conducted to see if private business security cameras can be linked to a new city-wide video monitoring system operated by the police department.
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Posted by Dan on January 24, 2008 12:09 AM | Comments (0)
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