Prince George council has voted to allocate funds for a new security camera pilot project aimed at reducing crime in the downtown area. The project, requested by Downtown Prince George and the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, will involve purchasing and installing cameras, hiring security monitoring services, and covering communication costs. While the RCMP views the program as a potential positive enforcement tool, participation will be voluntary. The funding approved is a one-time contribution for the pilot project.
Prince George council voted at its Monday, Dec. 16 meeting to contribute $35,750 from its remaining 2024 contingency funds and $4,250 from the 2024 operating budget to help create a new security camera pilot project downtown.
Those costs involve purchasing and installing camera equipment, hiring security monitoring services and communication-related expenses. However, it was noted that while council can order bylaw officers to comply with the pilot project, it can only request that the RCMP collaborate and it will be up to the Mounties whether they do so.
In response, Coun. Ron Polillo said he thought it was clear that the funding was for a pilot project and wasn’t a firm commitment past that point. Coun. Cori Ramsay said she thought it was a good idea for the city to invest in pilot projects, but had concerns over funding needs should it extend past the initial stage.
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