Women and girls out and about in the City, can be reassured that someone is always looking out for their safety, with over 350 CCTV cameras and a 24 hours a day control room.
Since the tragic kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard in London, women across the UK have been rightly raising concerns about how safe they feel when they are in public spaces.
Plymouth City Council want to reassure local women and girls that together with the Police, all efforts are being taken to keep communities safe and reduce crime.
Councillor Gareth Derrick, Assistant Cabinet Member for Transformation and CCTV, for Plymouth City Council, said:
“The Sarah Everard case has been deeply disturbing for everyone, but of course mostly so for women, who know how it is to feel unsafe and insecure when on the streets after dark.
“Nobody should live in fear of going out after a certain time, or be afraid to walk home alone in the evening. We are determined to do all we can to make the streets of Plymouth safe and secure.
“CCTV is a vital component in making Plymouth safe. It not only acts as a deterrent to criminals, but also acts as a reassurance to local people. The CCTV operation we have in place is vast. In fact there are very few places in the City Centre that aren’t covered. Our skilled and trained officers work closely with the Police to monitor the footage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are ready to step in if needed.”
Further information regarding CCTV coverage in the City, follows the Council’s statement last week regarding safety for women and girls in Plymouth.
For more information about CCTV and their locations in Plymouth.