CCTV in Wychavon
The Wychavon Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system is owned
and operated by the District Council and was launched in February
1999. The bulk of the funding for the scheme was provided by the
District Council together with a grant from the Home Office.
By installing CCTV we are not only helping to provide a safer
environment for our own residents but also for all people who use
any of our towns for shopping, to work or to visit.
The main users of the system are the West Mercia Police and we
work closely with them to ensure that we are providing evidential
material of the best quality. We also hold meetings with their
liaison officers thus enabling us to regularly monitor and assess
the performance of the system.
Our other major partner is the Legion Group and they provide the
staff for monitoring the CCTV system.
We also actively support the work of the Council's Community
Safety strategy. For further information see Community Safety in Wychavon.
Objectives
The objectives of the Wychavon system are to:
- To help in the prevention of crime
- To help reduce the fear of crime
- To facilitate the apprehension and prosecution of offenders in
relation to crime and public order
It will not be used to enforce minor breaches of traffic
laws.
Type of Cameras
Here are examples of the CCTV camera's that are used throughout
Wychavon.
Comments, Compliments and Complaints
If you have a suggestion, comment to make or wish to complain
about some aspect of the CCTV service, contact:
Sheena Jones
CCTV Manager
Civic Centre
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcs WR10 1PT
Telephone: 01386 565428
Fax: 01386 561091
Email: sheena.jones@wychavon.gov.uk
