Explore BCP Council’s CCTV control room. Discover the staff and technology ensuring community safety in Bournemouth.
Explore BCP Council’s CCTV control room. Discover the staff and technology ensuring community safety in Bournemouth.
A Look Inside BCP’s Central CCTV Control Room Operations
BCP Council increased CCTV camera numbers, as these cameras are very important for major incidents. Sophie Sajic says CCTV is always crucial.
The Daily Echo saw the work behind the scenes. Sajic says CCTV isn’t legally required, but BCP Council keeps investing in this tech anyway. People take CCTV’s impact for granted, she feels.
Staff watch cameras constantly, focusing on busy areas and traffic. They work with police, selecting cameras for ongoing incidents. Bournemouth beach has 59 cameras, some using thermal tech, even underwater!
New cameras went up by Bournemouth pier. Soon after, Cameron Hamilton was fatally stabbed. The footage helped secure a conviction quickly. The council also added cameras to bus shelters, and more cameras went into Bournemouth town centre.
Sajic says CCTV makes people feel safer. Staff only focus on someone with good reason. CCTV helps find missing people, and it helps police officers too. Sajic states CCTV helps, but isn’t a full replacement.
Cllr Kieron Wilson said the CCTV team is critical. They work 24/7 to keep the area safe. Residents can enjoy the towns because of this effort. He said the council focuses on this vital work.
Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey mentioned community safety. They ensure Bournemouth is a safer place. CCTV deters crime and helps investigations occur. They work closely with the CCTV team.
BCP Council increased CCTV camera numbers, as these cameras are very important for major incidents. Sophie Sajic says CCTV is always crucial.
The Daily Echo saw the work behind the scenes. Sajic says CCTV isn’t legally required, but BCP Council keeps investing in this tech anyway. People take CCTV’s impact for granted, she feels.
Staff watch cameras constantly, focusing on busy areas and traffic. They work with police, selecting cameras for ongoing incidents. Bournemouth beach has 59 cameras, some using thermal tech, even underwater!
New cameras went up by Bournemouth pier. Soon after, Cameron Hamilton was fatally stabbed. The footage helped secure a conviction quickly. The council also added cameras to bus shelters, and more cameras went into Bournemouth town centre.
Sajic says CCTV makes people feel safer. Staff only focus on someone with good reason. CCTV helps find missing people, and it helps police officers too. Sajic states CCTV helps, but isn’t a full replacement.
Cllr Kieron Wilson said the CCTV team is critical. They work 24/7 to keep the area safe. Residents can enjoy the towns because of this effort. He said the council focuses on this vital work.
Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey mentioned community safety. They ensure Bournemouth is a safer place. CCTV deters crime and helps investigations occur. They work closely with the CCTV team.