Big Brother's eye sight is set to get a whole lot clearer on ourstreets with an updated CCTV training system in the offing forgardai.
As part of the on-going expansion of CCTV systems in towns acrossthe country, garda chiefs have put to tender a new in-depth coursefor members.
They have advertised for applications from relevant bodies tosupply and deliver CCTV training for offices and garda stationsacross the country.
Development
"This would be part of on-going development within the gardai.There is continued training in the force for this type of thing. Itis a development thing," a garda spokesperson said.
The chosen applicant will be charged with the task of traininggardai in the use of the system and also providing them with thetools necessary to get the most from the camera system.
The widespread introduction of the closed circuit televisionsystems around the country has helped gardai in their fight againstanti-social behaviour and public order offences.
Pointed and strategically placed cameras are a common sight on ourstreets and a roll out of the systems to rural towns and villageshas been welcomed by residents.
Naas in Co Kildare is one such town that recently benefited fromthe addition of a newly installed CCTV system.
CCTV cameras are seen to be both a deterrent and an aid whencracking crime.
A number of cases before our courts today rely on or arestrengthened by the presence of CCTV footage.
The system is particularly helpful to gardai in the fight againstpublic order incidents which include drunken rows and assaults.
It can also help gardai pinpoint the movements of known orsuspected criminals.
It has also been used in recent times to provide a timeline formissing people.
- Lisa-Anne Crookes
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