CCTV - Closed Circuit Television

Herefordshire Community Safety and Drugs Partnership is responsible for the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) network across the county. This includes co-ordinating operations with the police and other agencies, and managing the control room and maintenance contracts.

There are 20 cameras in Hereford, five in Ledbury, five in Leominster and six in Ross.

CCTV plays a crucial role in detecting crime, assisting with incidents by providing Police Officers on the ground with vital information, and gathering images that can be used as evidence against offenders.

In the first six months of 2007, the county's cameras recorded 2131 incidents, nearly half of which picked up by CCTV alone.

These included detecting anti social behaviour, intervening in disputes before any injury or damage occurred, and alerting police to thefts and criminal damage so the offenders could be caught quickly.

Retail radios project

A major project to link Herefordshire shops and pubs to the main CCTV control room has recently been completed.

Until recently, shops and pubs in Leominster, Ledbury and Ross have only been able to talk to other shops, pubs and local police officers in their town. However, the system has been upgraded to allow direct contact with CCTV operators.

The direct link will allow control room operators to immediately assist with incidents, gathering images that can be used as valuable evidence. The cameras will also help to improve crime detection rates and locate offenders.

If you would like any information regarding CCTV, (Closed Circuit Television), please contact:

CCTV Officer
Herefordshire Council
Plough Lane
PO Box 4
Hereford
HR4 0XH

Tel: 01432 261713
Email: CCTV@herefordshire.gov.uk