InfiNet Wireless enables urban surveillance in the UK

Swindon, UK

Since the UK's Crime and Disorder Act of 1998 was implemented, local authorities are required to give high regard to crime prevention, and crime reduction and community safety are at the heart of their medium and long term planning strategies and day-to-day practice.

Swindon Borough Council is at the forefront in leading the Government to tackle crime prevention and as part of this initiative and was the first Council to implement wireless closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance as part of its crime reduction policy, transforming Swindon for the future.

With crime and anti-social behaviour patterns constantly changing, the restrictions and extensive costs associated with conventional CCTV networks meant they were not a viable option for Swindon. Key to the Council's decision making process to use wireless CCTV was how to provide the “best value” for the community.

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InfiNet Wireless enables urban surveillance in the UK