Seven CCTV cameras to safeguard Newtown
Seven new high-tech CCTV cameras are being installed in a town by the police and crime commissioner.
Contractor Baydale Control Systems Ltd has started the installation work on the seven locations identified through a crime pattern analysis in Newtown.
Their installation is part of the Dyfed-Powys PCC Dafydd Llywelyn’s key election pledge to reinvest in a public-space CCTV system.
More than 120 cameras are being installed in 17 towns across the police force area of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys.
Crying
PCC Llywelyn said: “I know Newtown has been crying out for the police-managed CCTV system to be installed and I am delighted work has begun there.
“A project of this nature is very intricate and complex. The CCTV project team is working hard to keep it moving along as swiftly as possible.”
There has long been calls for police-controlled CCTV cameras to combat issues in the town.
Powys Commander Superintendent Jon Cummins added: “Having the seven cameras for Newtown installed and recording is great news for North Powys.
“They will assist with policing of the local area; potentially help safeguard vulnerable people; deter crime and provide evidence for any criminal proceedings.”
Calls were made for CCTV to be installed in Newtown after a spate of attacks in the town in Autumn 2017.
