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Residents to be cautioned when in CCTV camera zone!

At least 16 cameras will be placed at strategic locations throughout Tortola.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Signs notifying residents that they are in a security zone will be placed throughout the Territory when the CCTV cameras are fully operational, stated Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) David Morris in a recent interview with this news agency.

Approximately 16 cameras are being installed at specified points on Tortola, which will help the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to deter anti-social behaviours, assist in the identification, arrest and prosecution of offenders, and enable immediate deployment of law enforcement officers to strategic locations.

In explaining the reason for placing the signs, Morris said, “It’s in a public domain...We are not going to say that the cameras are right above your head or the camera in on the third pole. Under the legislation and human rights people have a right to privacy, and we have to abide by that. It happens in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries".

While the cameras are being tested, the Force cannot use them until the Closed Circuit Television Act is introduced and passed in the House of Assembly.

Governor Boyd McCleary during his Speech from the Throne on December 8, 2011 said Government will work aggressively to have that piece of legislation tabled in the HOA.

Under the previous administration, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), a $308,682 contract was inked with Electronic Solutions on February 4, 2011 to purchase the CCTV cameras.

Meanwhile, Morris stated that the Control Room, located at the police headquarters, is being outfitted to ensure that operations run smoothly when the cameras are “up and running”.

14 Responses to “Residents to be cautioned when in CCTV camera zone!”

  • slyb (22/12/2011, 12:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    More of a POLICE STATE that's what coming
    • Hmm... (22/12/2011, 13:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Some of you ridiculous you want crime to stop, but you don't want to talk to the police and when the police take a proactive move you still complain......
  • Rasta Mouse (22/12/2011, 12:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    These signs will onley inform the criminals where they are not supposed to commit crimes. Surprise should be the name of the game.
    • really (22/12/2011, 13:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      everyone isnt a criminal , the public has a right to know .....especially where not to take a hot piss!!!
    • Guest (22/12/2011, 13:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Onley??? O-N-L-Y .......SMH LOL.. Books must be like kryptonite to some of you........
    • THINK! (22/12/2011, 13:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Indeed. Why would a release ever go out like this to tell people to be cautious. Aren't they the ones you want to catch!
  • Eye Spy (22/12/2011, 12:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wellsa! These cameras could also pick up who hannin who in our society!...LOL! Imagine all the craziness that goes on here caught on TAPE! Some husbands and wives would be in for a shock!
  • Dick (22/12/2011, 14:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    please will tis stop crime? is thios all the uk boys have to offer???? yaaaah
  • saying (22/12/2011, 14:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    To me this man talk too much stop letting out all the secret you are making the criminal aware STOP IT
  • air force one (23/12/2011, 09:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    HEY police anything else u want to tell us about these cameras like where the info is stored and how to cut the power to them?.. POLICE SHUT UP AND JUST DO YOUR JOBS
  • Jog (23/12/2011, 09:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Really, you are right about that hot piss thing but they need to stop pissing around road town because the place is smelling bad. I was in the parking lot by in next to the customs road town building waiting for the boat to come and the sent of piss nearly kill me. They need to make a law against that for sure!
  • positive vision (23/12/2011, 19:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    these area is where needs cameras now ,BELLE VUE JUNCTION ON THE TOP OF THE HILL ,FORT HILL JUNCTION ,jean hill junction, FREE BOTTOM JUNCTION, by QMOMAR AND FREE BOTTOM BY GARBAGE BIN,HUMTUN GUT JUNCTION BY CHURCH OF GOD,BY ADAMS DENTIST JUNCTION AT JOHN HOLE,BY SEVEN DAY CHURCH JUNCTION NEXT TO LONG BUSH.AT THE JUNCTION UP MYERS BY THAT OUTSIDE BAR .AT MC KELLYS JUNCTION AT MAIN STREET,AND SEA COW BAY BY CILLS JUNCTION .THESE JUNCTION NEED CAMERAS WATCHING AT 7DAYS 24HRS AT ALOND THESE AREARS ALSO NEED SOME HIDEN CAMERAS FOR HOT SPOTS
  • security design (26/12/2011, 00:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks for sharing this great information regarding CCTV camera. CCTV camera is the better choice for security. CCTV camera play important role for stop bulgur and crime. It protect our home from theft it is also useful to protect our business. The advantage of CCTV camera is it is easy to install.


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