| Project title: | City of Perth Surveillance Network |
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| Project type: | Situational Crime Prevention |
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| Researchers/contact: | Mr Richard J Currie |
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| Commencement date: | 1991 |
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| Location: | WA ; Perth |
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| Funding body/institution: | Australian Violence Prevention Award 1995 ; Compliance Services |
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| Description of the study: | The City of Perth closed circuit television surveillance network operates out of the Police Post in the Town Hall in the Central Business District. The project provides a comprehensive security system for the Central City with 24-hour surveillance and a rapid response to incidents from police. |
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| Description of the outcomes: | This program reports a greater feeling of safety in the city by community members and most have accepted the installation of surveillance cameras in public places. |
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| Evaluation: | Although no systematic evaluation has been undertaken to date, informal evaluations of impact are positive (see outcomes). There are plans to conduct a systematic evaluation this year (2002). |
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