The short-staffed, overburdened police force will soon have a
high-tech system to help it maintain vigil. A control room will monitor
a network of 5,000 CCTV surveillance cameras covering major locations
in the city, and the home department plans to connect footage from the
high-tech devices with police stations.
"The idea of linking the camera footage is to ensure that besides
the control room, local police stations too have real-time visuals of
any incident. Linking footage will help the police react faster to any
incident as they will not have to wait for a description and details
about a crime from the regional or main control room," additional chief
secretary (home) Umesh Chandra Sarangi told TOI.
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which can provide you best service. the state government, to revamp
vigilance and strengthen security in the metropolis, had decided to
install a network of CCTV cameras.
Way before 2008, Pydhonie police station's experiment of monitoring
crowded streets in its jurisdiction had worked well, and the home
department claimed that the crime rate (especially cases of eve-teasing
and pick-pocketing) had reduced after installation of the CCTV cameras
in the area.
A senior Indian Police Service (IPS) official said there was an
advantage of having a tech-driven system to maintain law and order.
"The home department's idea will not put much of a financial burden on
the government.
The department has to use its existing infrastructure and link cameras installed for security to police stations.Seriously cool spy gadgets
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with next day delivery The use of technology and connecting cameras to
police stations will reduce pressure on the force and help control
crime," the official added.