A new wave of CCTV cameras is being launched in Westminster as the City Council steps up its campaign against anti-social behaviour and crime.
Unveiled later this year, the network of 100 cameras will be placed in priority areas for Westminster residents with the job of helping the police crackdown on anti-social behaviour and capturing evidence for prosecution in court.
While Police-run cameras will continue to monitor hot spot areas in the West End and Covent Garden, the new council system will concentrate on addressing problems that most affect local people. The new digital cameras can be moved to different locations to tackle different issues ranging from anti-social behaviour to fly tipping – a major advantage over fixed position CCTV cameras.
