In a media release about its proposed investment in a mobile CCTV camera unit, the council said the cameras, part of the Safer City Camera Network established in 2012 as a partnership with Victoria Police, fed 60 camera channels across Shepparton’s CBD, Victoria Park Lake and Shepparton Sports City.
The council said the network had undergone a number of upgrades and expansions and now comprised 36 fixed cameras, five Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras and six multi-head cameras.
It is also investigating buying a mobile CCTV camera unit that could be deployed across Greater Shepparton in response to emerging issues, identified hotspots and major events.
Mayor Geoff Akers said community safety remained a priority for the council, with the network playing an important role in achieving that.
“The Safer City Camera Network is an important feature of council’s broader approach to community safety and provides valuable support for Victoria Police and the community,” he said in the release.
“The proposed mobile CCTV camera would give council and Victoria Police greater flexibility to respond to community concerns across the municipality.”
In the past six months, council camera operators have assisted with the police response to a range of incidents, including assaults, drug and alcohol-related behaviour, property damage and welfare concerns.
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