Contact: Jim Collins
Phone: 336-373-2105

         
City Installs Surveillance Cameras to Increase Public Safety and Deter Crime

GREENSBORO, NC (April 23, 2010) – Beginning Friday, April 30, the City of Greensboro will begin using new surveillance cameras for a six-month test period at several city intersections in an effort to increase public safety and deter criminal activity.
 
The cameras will be in use at the intersections of Holden and High Point roads, South Elm and McGee streets, and North Elm and Market streets. A camera will also be in use at the intersection of West Lee and Aycock streets after technical issues are resolved in that location.

“Downtown has a lot of pedestrian traffic, while High Point Road and Lee Street have primarily vehicular traffic,” said Assistant Police Chief Anita Holder. “However, both areas experience issues affecting crime or public safety and the cameras will help identify individuals and vehicles involved in criminal activity.”

The effectiveness of the cameras will be evaluated during the next six months, Holder says. At that point, the Greensboro Police Department will be better prepared to make decisions about installing cameras in other locations.

The cameras and installation cost $28,000 and were funded by the police department’s information technology section.  

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