CCTV cameras have assisted emergency services in over 600 incidents and contributed to two criminal convictions in Lincolnshire.
Between January and March, 132 cameras were used 674 times to support police and emergency responses. Incidents included suspected drink driving, thefts and locating wanted individuals.
Footage was also used in course cases which resulted in two people being sent to prison.
The system, which is monitored by operators who work alongside Humberside Police, was introduced in 2022 as part of a £2.25m upgrade aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across North East Lincolnshire, including Grimsby town centre.
With this in mind, authorities say it has helped contribute to a 5% reduction in crime in previous years.
In January, CCTV operators helped detect a suspected drink driver, identified a group attempting to steal bikes in Cleethorpes and assisted in finding a missing person.
Footage supported further interventions in February and March, including the arrest of a man carrying an offensive weapon, the detention of a wanted individual and the discovery of a man who had collapsed in the street and needed urgent medical attention.
James Sawkins, portfolio holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: ‘This is great partnership working between our CCTV operatives and Humberside Police.
‘To play a part in ensuring justice is served for two serious incidents is something the whole team should be proud of and shows just how important our working relationship is.’
Recorded footage is also used in investigations and court proceedings and during the three month period, it contributed to two convictions – one individual was jailed for 42 months and disqualified from driving for four years and nine months after committing road offences as well as several others.
Another person was imprisoned for 16 months and ordered to pay a £228 surcharge to the court after pleading guilty to various burglary offences.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: ‘Our work does not stop here, and we will continue to collaborate with partners and local community groups to bring all agencies together with one aim to improve the lives of the community.
‘We encourage you to speak to us when you see us out and about or call us on our non-emergency number 101 to let us know about anything that is concerning you.’
Image: Cool Photos/UnSplash
In related news:
Luton launches landlord licensing scheme after court victory
Leave a Reply