The day to day operation of the system is managed by the Control Centre Operations Manager who reports directly to the Security Development Manager who is responsible for the overall management of the Security Service function of Stockport Council.
The primary duty of the staff is to operate the equipment to its optimum potential and to patrol proactively in an attempt to deter and detect crime and anti-social behaviour in the areas covered by the cameras. All CCTV operators are trained to operate the equipment, they are required to record any incident or occurrence in support of the prevention and detection of crime, public safety and the prosecution of offenders, in keeping with the systems purpose. As a result of new legislation introduced in March 2006, all CCTV operators are now required to be
Security Industry Authority (SIA) licenced. Licences will only be issued to operators who have undergone training by SIA approved providers, and obtained the necessary qualifications.
The operators will continue to assist the police throughout the incident and will provide the police upon request, visual evidence of the event and if necessary attend court as a witness in support of the evidence they have supplied.
