The state government will require at least one CCTV camera facing the street and supplying its feed to local police for use in crime prevention and detection by early next year.
Several senior IAS and IPS officers, according to highly credible sources, have been asked to submit final draft to the state to regulate and integrate the use of CCTVs in private and public buildings.
The proposal is expected to be presented during the budget session of the assembly. So far, commercial establishments have been covered in the police alert for the use of standard CCTV systems, according to sources close to the investigation.
In addition to involving departments such as economic development, roads, and buildings, the government has sought legal assistance to ensure that the proposed legislation is not challenged in court.
CCTV systems have tricked their way into the mainstream of crime prevention and detection. As a result, increased coverage will undoubtedly be welcomed. The paper’s goal is to ensure that camera quality, angles, and other requirements such as storage, height, and online connectivity are all consistent.
According to a senior state government official, many nations today lack CCTVs or have outdated information. Other private places, such as temples, hospitals, and the like, can be linked to the police system using effective, high-quality CCTV camera systems. There is currently no way to integrate CCTV video feeds from private and public entities, as well as local authorities such as municipal corporations.
According to sources, the government wants a central command equipped with cutting-edge video analytics equipment to connect them all, which will necessitate the creation of a legislative framework.
In larger communities, state officials may require the installation of one or two cameras facing the road and feeding their feed to a cluster centre. The intention is not to conduct unnecessary surveillance on people’s private lives, but surveillance has evolved around the world with the rise of crime.
According to the official, we could advocate for a regulatory framework for integrated CCTV camera networks, data recovery procedures, and video feed sharing with law enforcement.