Thunder Bay's Eye on the Street program is being credited for its protection to people and property in the City. Eye on the Street was first launched in November 2005 and this past Monday, city councillors received a review of the 2009 statistics.
Last year, all 16 cameras were in place and in operation. However, three have since been removed as a result of the decommissioning of the Brodie Street Terminal. The former south core bus terminal was the most active spot for suspicious activity with 201 incidents. A total of 351 incidents were caught on the cameras last year, the majority of which were drug and alcohol related. Acting General Manager of Transportation and Works, Charles Campbell said Thunder Bay Police often requested video evidence from the eye on the street cameras.
Campbell told council that the cameras can also diffuse and prevent dangerous situations. He said the program is valuable because it provides visual coverage in certain areas, 24 hours a day.
