Smart Cameras in North Chicago
From Earthtimes.org:
North Chicago has deployed four Sony surveillance cameras to fight crime.
Each unit is marked with a blue light to indicate its presence. Officers manipulate surveillance equipment from remote locations through the use of the computers in the squad cars. The equipment can also be controlled at city hall.
“The camera software alerts the city of irregular activity,” said Deb Waszak, Chief of Staff. “For example, if three people congregate on a specific street corner, the software will send a visual alert to the dispatch center and squad cars.”
North Chicago authorities said criminal activity declined in the areas of camera deployment including an 80 percent decrease in loitering, 63 percent decrease in criminal damage, 35 percent decrease in burglary, and a 33 percent decrease in drug related offenses.
Funding for the project was provided by an AT&T Foundation grant.
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