Ensure proper functioning of CCTV cameras: AP CS
Police are already solving complex crimes with the help of these surveillance cameras in various areas
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand at a video conferencing with District Collectors
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Thursday instructed officials to ensure that all 14,000 CCTV cameras installed by the government at various important junctions, high-traffic areas, and other locations across the State are functioning properly.
During a video conference with District Collectors from the AP Secretariat, he discussed on CCTV project, document upload for agent space, and positive public perception.
The government has set a target of installing one lakh CCTV cameras across the State, and more than 14,000 cameras have already been installed. Police are already solving complex crimes with the help of these surveillance cameras in various areas.The government has taken steps to bring the entire state under surveillance.
He told the Collectors that to maintain law and order across the State, especially to control crimes, regulate traffic, and curb traffic violations, the CCTV cameras are being continuously monitored by connecting them to the Real-Time Governance Center.
He said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviews the RTGS every Monday. Therefore, he instructed the District Collectors to take special care to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed in the districts are functioning properly. He said that power-related problems should be resolved immediately to ensure that all CCTV cameras are working.
During this video conference Prinicipal Secretary, Municipal Administration S.Suresh Kumar stated that they have identified 123 CCTV cameras in various urban areas that are not functioning, and steps are being taken to ensure they are working properly.
He added that an additional 188 new intersections have been identified, and the work for installing CCTV cameras there has already been assigned to an agency and mentioned that he is frequently reviewing this matter with the district collectors.
Suresh Kumar instructed the Collectors to take control of and ensure the proper functioning of not only the CCTV cameras installed by the government but also those installed with CSR funds and through other means.
RTGS Ex-officio Joint Secretary Mallika Garg stated that currently, more than 14,000 CCTV cameras have been installed across the state, and all of them are being continuously monitored by connecting them to RTGS.
The importance of CCTV cameras is increasing day by day. In villages, CCTV cameras are playing a major role in controlling crime and providing security to the people. The number of crimes has significantly decreased in the areas where they have been installed. Moreover, the importance of CCTV cameras in crime investigation and control has increased. It is making it easier to catch thieves and criminals.
