Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Baseline activity

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Head of service

Mike Artherton

Date

January 2005

Service provided, number of staff and equipment

Total of 51 CCTV cameras: 43 colour pan, tilt and zoom cameras, 5 static colour cameras and 3 static black and white cameras within the BID area. The CCTV control centre provides up to 3 CCTV operators to proactively monitor and record, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 364 days per year.

Specification

The footage is recorded and stored from all cameras for a period of 31 days with a facility to display and review. They provide quality evidence sufficient to assist the police or other enforcing bodies in the investigation of a possible criminal offence including on-going surveillance where the criteria are met as authorised by a nominated officer following discussions with the police or other enforcing bodies, under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. To obtain quality video evidence, which enables police or the council to take civil criminal action in court where necessary.

The City Council maintains all CCTV equipment ensuring that the system remains in an operational state as required under the Data Protection Act 1998. In the event that a camera or component of the system fails the council will repair or replace within a 48-hour period. In the event that a repair cannot be affected within the 48 hour time period then the particular camera or component/s are removed from service and replaced once repairs have been completed.

Performance measure

Number of incidents reported (proposed). Provision of adequate staffing and supervision.

Non-compliance procedure

Contractors liable for liquidated damages.

Existing value of contract/service

The baseline funding for city centre CCTV revenue is as follows:

• Camera Maintenance (all for 51 cameras): £20,775
• CCTV Operator Staff: £62,431
• Recording media (Tape/CD): £1,890

Boundary area

BID area.

Proposed BID additional activity

Introduce CCTV and lighting into all five surface level car parks and yards that currently lack these facilities.

Cost of BID additional activity

£75,000.