Operational requirements for CCTV Monitoring include:
- Protect areas used by the public
- Deter and detect crime
- Assist in the identification of offenders, leading to their arrest and
successful prosecution - Reduce anti-social behaviour
- Reduce the fear of crime
- Encourage better use of facilities and attractions
- Maintain and enhance the commercial viability of the town and
encourage continued investment
How does it all work?
The images are transmitted from the camera down optical fibre as a light signal. On arrival at the CCTV Control Centre the signal is converted back into pictures and the date, time and camera number is imprinted onto each frame of the image. The images are also sent to “lapsed time” digital video recorders and recorded on to hard drive, images from cameras are recorded 24 hourly, every day of the year.
In addition to “lapsed time” recording, the CCTV system uses “real time” recording equipment. These recordings will show events as they happen. When an operator observes an incident, they are able to monitor and record the event in “real time” whilst initiating a response from the police. Once the incident is over, the investigating police officer can arrange to view the images for evidential quality. The police can request a copy of the recorded images to enable them to conduct their investigation.
Images are recorded onto Hard Drives and store for a period of 31 days data is then automatically overwritten. Use the links below for more indepth information about our CCTV services in the community.
► Staffing
► Greater Manchester Police
► Privacy
