Police promoting installation of CCTV cameras
The Hindu
They are working as a deterrent against crimes, says Chikkamagaluru SP
Chikkamagaluru district police are pushing for CCTV cameras at traffic junctions, temples, business complexes and other busy localities to stop theft and other crimes. Responding to the appeal by the police, many have come forward to contribute to the surveillance system. So far 263 cameras have been installed at 48 locations in the district.
Chikkamagaluru SP Akshay M. Hakay told The Hindu that the CCTV cameras worked as a deterrent against crimes. “We have been encouraging business establishments and temples to have cameras installed. There has been a good response from the public”, he said.
With an investment of ₹25,000, an entire complex could be covered with cameras. It would not be a big investment, considering the loss the businessmen suffer if they become victims of thefts. “We are also installing 40 high-resolution cameras in the city with the help of Chikkamagaluru Development Authority. A camera at a traffic junction can collect many details, including the registration number of vehicles, which the staff members on the field may miss to record”, he said.
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