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Article: Capital to focus on 20 per cent more CCTV cameras
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- The Scotsman
- Article date:
- August 24, 2006
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THE number of CCTV cameras in Edinburgh is to rise by almost 20
per cent, it emerged yesterday.
The plans come in the wake of figures which show that such footage
contributed to more than 1,100 arrests last year - with an average of
one crime captured on film about every 70 minutes in the capital.
Under proposals which are expected to be approved next week,
Edinburgh City Council will install up to 30 new cameras.
Existing cameras will also be upgraded while an additional seven
mobile CCTV units will be purchased. The devices can be used to
monitor events such as outdoor concerts, gatherings and protest
marches.
Council officials said the expansion plans would "build on the
success of ...