Mayor Rick Gray, City of Lancaster Evidence from Safety Coalition - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• “Video cameras are an important tool that law enforcement

and residents can rely upon to enhance public safety.” Mayor Rick Gray, City of Lancaster

• “Evidence from Safety Coalition cameras helps reduce

court costs and provides a significant benefit to taxpayers.” Craig Stedman, Lancaster County District Attorney

Who is the LSC? (besides the only nonprofit in the U.S. doing this)

• Our Mission: “We enhance Lancaster’s

community safety.”

• Main functions

▫ Provide video evidence to criminal justice system

 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

• Publicly supported, but

privately funded.

• Why Cameras? BC3

BC3 ?

• Because
• Cameras
• Catch
• Crooks

Downtown Camera Map

Related Services

• Special Events Monitoring

▫ 1st Fridays ▫ St. Patrick’s Day ▫ Holidays ▫ Fulton Theatre Events

Screen Captures

Effectiveness of Video Evidence

• 162 Cameras in public spaces – the envy of

the nation.

• 24/7 video recording retained for 14 days
• Live monitoring 12-18 hours a day

Camera Capabilities – Day Tour

Camera Capabilities – Night Tour

Camera Capabilities – Privacy Masks

Camera Capabilities – Real Life Example

Conclusion

• It works.
• It works efficiently.
• Enhances Police Officer Safety
• Enhances Citizen & Business Safety
• LSC deserves your support.
• Thank you!

Go to our web site and donate! LancasterCSC.org