The 2003 Annual Report covering CCTV in Bath & North East Somerset
has recently been published.
Councillor Vic Pritchard, Executive Member for Community Safety,
Housing and Consumer Services said “The report confirms that CCTV
plays an integral part in deterring and detecting crime and
criminal activity. CCTV is an important part of the Council’s
commitment to public safety and demonstrates our firm stance
against violent crime and disorder - in particular anti-social
behaviour.”
“This report shows how effective CCTV is in helping us work in
partnership with the police to reduce the fear of crime in our
area and the overwhelming support for its use by members of the
public,” he continued.
The report includes the following findings:-
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A 500 person customer survey - 88% of all respondents favour
extensions to the system.
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Incidents (1552) and arrests as a direct result of CCTV
intervention (245). These figures are for all areas.
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In 2003 there were 700 requests for access to recorded material
by the Police and as a result 205 copy tapes were provided for
evidential purposes.
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93% of respondents stated that they felt safer within the CCTV
covered areas of Bath City Centre.
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There were no complaints registered against the CCTV System in
2003.
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There were two requests from members of the public to view
recorded material that could have directly concerned them.
Copies of the 2003 CCTV Annual Report can be seen at all Bath &
North East Somerset Council receptions points and libraries. An
online version can be viewed at
www.bathnes.gov.uk
Editors Notes
The Bath & North East Somerset CCTV system became operational in
1995.
There are 59 cameras in total in the CCTV network - the most
recent in York Street and the city end of North Parade Road and
James Street West in Bath.
The Bath & North East Somerset CCTV operation was the first in the
country to be awarded the Governments quality Charter Mark in July
2003
The Charter Mark is the Government’s highest award for excellence
in public service. It is only awarded to ‘services that have
demonstrated a high level of commitment to customer service.’
For further information contact:
Richard Lewis, Systems Management Officer. Tel: (01225) 477145
or e- mail
Richard_lewis@bathnes.gov.uk
For comment please contact:
Councillor Vic Pritchard, Executive Member for Community Safety
and Housing. Tel: (01275) 333159 Mob 07980 998809 or email
vic_pritchard@bathnes.gov.uk
