WINDSOR, N.S. — Windsor and surrounding communities may have a few more eyes in the sky if West Hants council approves increasing video surveillance this ...
Between 2011 and 2019, the former town of Windsor invested in a video surveillance system, installing 30-plus cameras throughout the community. Due to an increase in theft, retailers would like to see more cameras added.WINDSOR, N.S. — Windsor and surrounding communities may have a few more eyes in the sky if West Hants council approves increasing video surveillance this spring.
“Through working with the authorities, it is our understanding that the alleged thieves are from out of town, and in particular the . When these large items are stolen, it has a material impact on our bottom line and requires our operation to dedicate significant resources to monitoring and addressing our security concerns,” Redden wrote.
Although Cole Drive was Redden’s recommended location for new video surveillance, council agreed there was value in expanding the perimeter around Windsor, Highway 1, Garlands Crossing to Route 14 and all entrance and exit points within West Hants.“I’m just glad that our council is looking at this in a serious manner and are committed to helping keep our communities safe going forward,” said Redden.
The video surveillance system that Redden’s store has installed shows which direction thieves take when leaving the parking lot. Most of the professional thieves turn left, heading toward the Highway 101 exit near Cole Drive.Expanding the surveillance He asked that staff check to see if the cameras were purchased. If they were purchased, he’d like to know if they were installed or put in storage.
The surveillance program, which town staff and RCMP applauded for helping solve petty crime, began in 2011-12. It was predicted that by the end of 2019, there would be up to 50 cameras installed — with the entrance and exits to Windsor being the primary areas of concern.
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