New surveillance cameras installed in Kochi city

Wednesday, 15 February 2012: The City Police have successfully completed the second phase of installing surveillance cameras across main points in the Kochi city.
During the first phase, 38 cameras were installed, but only at main junctions and strategic points. During the second phase, 92 cameras have been installed.
Twenty-five fixed cameras and 15 dome cameras, which can cover 360 degree angle, were installed in the first phase. Personnel at the Control Room, who monitor the visuals round-the-clock, can zoom in up to 100 metres closer to the subject.
Eight officers will be on duty at any given point of time at the Control Room. These personnel will be monitoring visuals on 20 monitors available right now and can also attend phone calls and wireless messages.
At present, the police can have an automatic back-up of visuals captured in these cameras for up to 14 days. In case of any accidents or law violations recorded within that period, it will be recorded and kept for another three months.