Warner Beach South Neighbourhood Watch keeps an eye on crime
The 46 cameras, set up in strategic locations, will act as a deterrent to criminals as well as help investigate incidents that occur.
THE Warner Beach South Neighbourhood Watch (WBSNW) has made significant progress on its camera project, which will help deter crime and improve safety in the area.
The WBSNW chairperson, Norman Lavery, said they believe the cameras will act as a deterrent to criminals, as well as help them investigate any incidents that do occur.
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“All cameras are, and will be, installed at strategic locations such as main roads. This will ensure we have good coverage of areas and are able to capture clear images of people and cars, even at night,” he said.
The cameras also provide a live feed, which can be used by emergency services, WBSNW and community sectors. It recently secured permission from Helluvafast Motorcycles and Dunlop Tyre outlets in Winklespruit, Beach Cabanas at Winklespruit Beach as well as from a property in Vearly Road to host its cameras and utilise their Wi-Fi free of charge.
The WBSNW deputy chairperson, Craig Upton, said when the neighbourhood watch was initially established, their priority and first phase of crime prevention was to implement street patrollers.
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“Unfortunately, as we are unable to do that on a 24/7 basis, our second phase was to implement a camera network system throughout the neighbourhood, where we could have our own members logging in and viewing sponsored, community-funded and personal cameras. We now boast some 46 active cameras,” he said.
Upton said their current camera duties for each of their monitors consist of a monthly duty of about half an hour each.
“The goal of this project is to increase the number of members, in the south, north and Winklespruit, to where we can carry out monitoring on a 24/7 basis, to ensure all entry and exit points are covered and under continual surveillance,” he said.
For more information, to sign-up or volunteer for camera duties, visit the WBSNW website at www.wbsnw.co.za and fill out the registration form.
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