Issue - meetings

            The Board received an update report on Halton’s current provision of public space CCTV, mobile camera system, public address function and an update of the Commissioner of Surveillance Code of Practice.  The public space CCTV was based in the Council’s CCTV suite and Officers currently provided a 24 hour, 7 days per week service, monitoring the Council’s CCTV cameras. They were also in direct contact with Cheshire Constabulary by monitoring the police airwaves radio system. The system could provide live images to the police central control room as well as recordings and statements in the form of evidence packs. They were also responsible for monitoring the town link (retailers) two-way radio system and the Night net system (night time economy).

            Arising from the discussion, the Board agreed that Officers should investigate the opportunity of purchasing an additional Striker camera and explore the possibility of how this may be funded.

            RESOLVED: That

1.    the report be noted; and

2.    Officers investigate the opportunity of purchasing an additional Striker camera and explore the possibility of how this may be funded.