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Closed-Circuit Cameras to Crackdown on Crime

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, has announced a crackdown on anti social behaviour in Launceston, with upgraded closed-circuit television equipment to be used in the fight against crime.

Mr Cox said in the coming weeks 32 closed circuit cameras would be linked and monitoring areas of Launceston’s CBD and parts of Invermay Rd at Mowbray thanks to a joint initiative between Tasmania Police and the Launceston City Council, with many of these already operational.

“Troublemakers are on notice that if they play-up, they are now even more likely to be seen by police and apprehended.

“This is a major boost to the efforts of Tasmania Police to keep our city streets as safe as possible.

“With the festive season approaching, it is a fact that anti-social behaviour can become more prevalent, particularly in CBD areas.

“These cameras will go a long way to help police track down on people who are more intent on causing problems than simply enjoying themselves.

“The State Government, along with Tasmania Police, is committed to keeping our State as the safest in the country, and this technology will not only help track down people who choose to jeopardise that reputation, but deter others from doing so in the first place.”

Mr Cox said thanks to the co-operation of the Launceston City Council, who would be installing new cameras in the coming weeks.The cameras would all be linked to a new viewing facility at Launceston Police headquarters.

“These cameras will cover various locations in the Launceston CBD as well as several different positions on Invermay Rd which are known to be trouble hotspots.

“Arrangements are also underway to increase the number of cameras in the network, linking several large venues with existing CCTV technology.”
Mr Cox said the new viewing facility would enable police to view previously recorded footage to help track down offenders.

“The facility also plays an extremely important role by allowing special taskforces to conduct monitoring operations when required.”

Mr Cox said CCTV technology being used in Hobart was already proving useful by providing crucial evidence in several matters currently before Tasmanian courts.

“Footage from these cameras has also aided investigations into hooning, property crime, assaults and issues being investigated by Marine Police around the waterfront,” Mr Cox said.

(28 Nov 2008)