State of the art CCTV system deployed to tackle crime in Bedford’s Midland Road

A new project to install a state of the art CCTV system aimed at tackling crime in Bedford’s Midland Road has received over £430,000 in funding as part of the Home Office’s Safer Streets project following a successful bid by Bedford Borough Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

“The Safer Streets project offers a real opportunity to work with the community around Midland Road, and invest with them in making their neighbourhood a safe place to be,” said Cllr Colleen Atkins, portfolio holder for community safety.

“We regularly work with organisations and businesses around Midland Road and I know how deeply people in this area care about their community.”

The funding will see a major upgrade to the CCTV system in Midland Road area, with new Smart Cameras being installed.

These cameras have the ability to analyse shapes and movement in public spaces and recognise suspicious behaviour that can initiate criminal activity, such as large groups congregating, or people loitering.

The CCTV control room receives an alert from the cameras and the operator will decide what action to take, if required.

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