Bengaluru police geo-tags 5.35 lakh CCTV cameras
This will lay the foundation for future tech-driven initiatives such as smart patrolling, digital city security, and analytical investigation systems, officials say
The Rameshwaram cafe blast suspect was captured on CCTV buying a plate of idli. (file photo)
To enhance public safety and streamline crime control efforts, the Bengaluru city police has geo-tagged more than 5.35 lakh closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the city, so far.
Speaking to media on May 6, Bengaluru city police commissioner B Dayananda said, “This marks a significant jump from 2.32 lakh geo-tagged cameras on January 1, 2024 — an increase of more than 3 lakh cameras in just over a year.”
According to Mobile Companion for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (MCCTNS) data, these cameras are installed at key locations, including residential and commercial areas, highways, traffic signals, educational institutions, hospitals, and banks.
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