Image source: South Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) has announced an upgrade its CCTV camera network from analogue to digital, and that it is moving the control room to Grantham Police Station.
It said the relocation will be pave the way to improved partnership working with Lincolnshire Police, and that modern facilities also provide a faster timeline for police to review CCTV footage and a reduction in operating costs.
Control room equipment has been upgraded to include a new management platform, new work stations and a video wall.
South Kesteven said the improved CCTV cameras will capture clearer footage and images to help identify, apprehend and prosecute offenders.
Spotting criminals
Cllr Ashley Baxter, leader of the council, said: “The much improved images from our upgraded cameras will provide clearer images and make it easier to spot criminal behaviour and identify offenders.
“These enhancements to an already successful operation mean our team will be able to help prevent more crime and improve incident response times.”
The council’s CCTV infrastructure is provided by BT.
Inspector Mark Hillson from the local neighbourhood policing Team said: “My team works really closely with the CCTV service at SKDC and they play a huge part in tracking suspect’s movements, identifying criminals, and helping us to understand more about an incident through the footage they have captured.
“The move to Grantham Police Station will enhance the partnership working arrangements between Lincolnshire Police and SKDC, providing useful information which assists in adding to police intelligence. It is part of a larger project to upgrade the CCTV network across South Kesteven.”
The project also includes the provision of free public Wi-Fi hubs aligned to CCTV camera locations in Grantham, Stamford and Market Deeping to provide broadband connectivity for businesses and visitors.
