City to require video surveillance

[The Sushi Bandit]

Source: Baltimore Sun

Cameras to be mandated in new developments, per ordinance just passed.

Hoping to deter crime by expanding the use of surveillance cameras, Aberdeen passed a measure that empowers the city government and police to require cameras in new developments.

The Police Department, the Department of Planning and Community Development, and the Department of Public Works will decide whether a new residential, commercial or industrial development must install cameras at "strategic locations" before a development permit is issued.

The City Council passed the measure, which becomes effective next week, by a 4-1 vote.




Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/harford/bal-ha.camera07oct07,0,1394895.story

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The ordinance
Aberdeen Ordinance No. 731-06: Surveillance Cameras:

Provisions for security cameras shall be installed at strategic locations in all commercial and industrial developments and in any residential developments deemed appropriate by the Aberdeen Police Department and Department of Planning and Community Development. Coordination between the Aberdeen Police Department, Department of Public Works and the property owner will be required prior to the approval of any development permits.


Cameras installed at new developments will be connected to a watch room at the police station, Mayor S. Fred Simmons said.

[saigon68]

1. 1984 Coming Soon to a city near you

[wtmusic]

2. Can't get upset about moves like this

as they tend to be a big waste of money.

After about the 10,000 time they send a patrol car out to investigate something that looks suspicious and turns out to be nothing, they ignore the camera and go back to responding to people who need help. Like it should be.

[LiberalFighter]

3. I'm sure the police, dept of planning and public works are competent

to determine whether cameras are necessary.

:sarcasm:

Who will be on the receiving end of payoffs for the requirement?