South Kesteven District Council’s running of its town centre CCTV has been given the official seal of approval following an independent inspection.
The cameras, which help public safety, give residents peace of mind and help SKDC’s partners in law enforcement to reduce crime across the wider area.
The service has been awarded a five-year Certificate of Compliance under the national Code of Practice, which aims to balance the need for cameras in public places with the right to privacy.
SKDC was also awarded BS7958 accreditation relating to where data is received, stored, reviewed or analysed.
Cabinet Member for People and Safer Communities, Cllr Annie Mason, said: “This is the latest in a series of recent successes for our award-winning CCTV monitoring team who play a vital role in helping the fight against crime across our district.
“The certificate provides reassurance to the public that our cameras are effectively managed, and that information gathered is used appropriately. It is a terrific achievement that this recognition of our very high standards will be in place for five years,” said Cllr Mason.
SKDC operates more than 70 cameras covering public open spaces in Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and The Deepings, which are monitored round-the-clock.
Live and recorded images can also be relayed to the police communications centre at Lincoln and to various police stations throughout the district for officers to assess incidents and ensure adequate resources are dispatched.
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