ALBURY Council’s live security camera system has been used by police to investigate an alleged murder.
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The council has compiled a report on the use of the 52 cameras in Albury’s CBD, which were turned on last December.
According to police, the system has assisted with an investigation into a homicide.
“The offender has been charged with murder and is before the courts,” the report notes.
The report does not detail what case police are referring to.
A sample of 88 days showed the cameras captured 62 incidents, including property offences, public order issues and offences against the person.
In one incident, a person was filmed falling out of a moving vehicle.
In another case while police were training on the system, officers monitored a theft in real time and arrested an offender.
The system was also used to look for potential threats during the Anzac Day march.
Councillors will decide on Monday whether to investigate the installation of new cameras.
Staff have put forward multiple options, including looking at Lavington as a possible area for expansion.
Staff recommend the council apply for further government funds to expand the system at the Kiewa Street car park.
Portable security cameras could also be used.
Inspector Scott Russell said the cameras had been useful for police.
“This is a great partnership with AlburyCity that has helped police to not only prevent crime but also to identify, apprehend and prosecute offenders who thought they could get away with breaking the law,” he said.
Of the 116 Dean Street business people surveyed in May, more than 40 per cent said they had experienced crime or property damage in the previous year.
Nearly one in five said they had experienced fewer problems since the installation for the cameras.
Theft was the main issue reported by those who responded.
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