CCTV Operations in Tameside
CCTV Operations in Tameside
In June 2011 the Council upgraded its existing CCTV network with a state of the art surveillance system complimented by 99 cameras operating around the Borough all monitored by highly trained staff in a new Control Centre located within the Ashton based offices,
Tameside's CCTV Control Room is working around the clock to ensure public safety, to enhance the quality of life and assisting to reduce the fear of crime. Radio Link system in all of the towns supported by CCTV coverage has assisted operators in tracking of known criminals, and the two way flow of information and intelligence between CCTV operators, retailers, the Police and Town Patrollers has resulted in a highly effective network of key players in the fight against crime and disorder.
The capabilities of the state of the art IP networked system with its modern high-speed dome cameras and intelligence gathering amongst partners has led to many significant achievements. Since the extensive installation of CCTV around the borough, there has been a downward trend in the reported crime levels within town centres. It is these falls that show that the contribution of a high visibility CCTV system is a key asset in Tameside's anti crime arsenal.
View the CCTV camera locations in Tameside.
CCTV Code of Practice
Tameside Council are required by our Code of Practice 258.44 KB 
, based on advice from the Information Commissioner 
, to record any significant incidents monitored and recorded by the system. 'Significant' incidents include those where operators are confident or strongly suspect that a crime is being committed and that the police should be alerted or that one of the other emergency services needs to be contacted (for example a fire or a person appearing to need medical attention).
Tameside Council is committed to ensuring that the CCTV system provides protection to the public and supports the work of the Police by providing evidence and intelligence to aid prosecutions. We are also determined to ensure that the civil liberties and human rights of its citizens and visitors to the Borough are not infringed by improper use of CCTV. The CCTV Code of Practice that the Council has adopted contains clear guidelines on how the system should be operated and what constitutes improper use.
Traffic Cameras - Tameside
View information on Traffic Cameras in Tameside
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 Community Safety Unit Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne OL6 6DL |
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