Moray CCTV System To Be Upgraded

Story link: Moray CCTV System To Be Upgraded by Jan Harris

The CCTV system in Moray, Scotland is to be upgraded in summer 2007 following approval of the scheme by Moray Council’s CCTV partnership.

Existing cameras in Forres, Elgin and Buckie, will be upgraded from analogue to digital recording equipment, while CCTV cameras will be installed in Keith and Lossiemouth for the first time.

The new digital CCTV cameras will use mobile phone technology, allowing remote access by police officers using laptop computers and wireless connections. They will provide improved reliability and image quality and it will also be possible to enhance the images for evidential purposes.

The project has secured �200,000 funding from the Quality of Life fund, which is held by the Scottish Executive, while a further Scottish Executive Fund - the Anti-Social Behaviour fund - will provide �24,000 in the first year alone.

As well as fixed cameras, mobile units will assist the policing of potential trouble hot spots.

It is expected that the first cameras will be installed in Lossiemouth by May, and in Keith by July.

The CCTV partnership comprises Moray Council, Grampian Police and community leaders.