Keeping Watch on the City: IP Video Surveillance - Milestone

Milestone White Paper<strong>Keeping</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> on the City: IP Video Surveillance— A guide for public officials on the advantages of IP video surveillance for metropolitan surveillance.Protect public transportation and driversMany municipalities are also looking into using IP video surveillance onpublic transportation. Wireless cameras on trains and buses enableremote monitoring of incidents.By using IP video surveillance on public transportation, cities can:• Protect drivers• Enforce rider regulations (riders who know they’re beingwatched are more likely to follow rules, pay fares and obeydrivers).• Prevent theft and deter violence (cameras are a preventativemeasure and enable security to respond quickly and with betterinformation to incidents).• Enhance passenger safety by enabling faster response toincidents and deterring crime in the first place.• Crime investigation (footage of incidents aid apprehension andprosecution)• Reduce vandalism (graffiti, broken windows, etc.)• Reduce employee theft of items like fuel, cash, lost property,tools, etc.Page 13