The decision to bring in the new measures was signed off this week and will allow council officers to order equipment ready for work to start onsite early in the New Year. The measures come just a week after the city was left horrified at the tragic death of year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod, whose body was found by police at woodland in Bovisand.
Read next: Doorbell cam sparks fear thieves are hunting parcels from doorsteps. The fund specifically targets Violence against Women and Girls crimes and aims to improve feelings of safety by:. The decision will push the button on procurement and planning work that will see five new CCTV cameras installed at the following locations:.
The cameras can also provide extra lighting in the event of an incident. These new cameras are in addition to the already in place around the city. A dozen help points are to be installed at the following locations:. The council said the locations were selected as these are high footfall areas with shops and or local schools nearby.
The well-lit help points will be installed near new and existing CCTV installations offering increased surveillance. Anyone who uses them is automatically connected to the CCTV control room.
The cameras nearby can also move to pick up the help points and staff in the control room can monitor a situation while an appropriate emergency response is on its way. In addition over 50 street lighting improvements will be carried out.
