Fed-up Darwen residents buy own cctv camera
RESIDENTS fed-up with anti-social behaviour are set to buy their own CCTV camera to cut crime.Following on from a successful scheme in the area around Entwistle Street, Darwen, the St Peter's Residents Association have raised ¡ê1,000 to pay for the security system.With cash-strapped councils and police not having the funds available,I have still got to order the large stickers that will go on the sides, but that's a minor issue. The second edition has lit a fire under me to get this digital baby video monitor done. My goal is to have a working arcade machine in my basement before Thanksgiving. Maybe even before Halloween.But the ministry's spy hidden camera have also featured opposition protest leaders, and critics say the relentless public exposure of alleged traitors could have political motives.The charges against the photographers have caused much wider anxiety than previous espionage scandals. chairman Mark Westall, 48, from Joseph Street and the group collected the cash for a camera from a number of sources.
Mr Westall said that since a camera went up in Entwistle Street, drunken yobs have all-but disappeared from around St Peter's Church.Now, residents in nearby Green Street East and South Street have followed their lead and hope to erect a second CCTV camera in their neighbourhood.And they've been backed by Darwen Academy who have contributed to the pot.
Mr Westall said: This is definitely an example of the big society idea. We've got a group of around 20-30 residents that come to meetings.We had major concerns over anti-social behaviour which was a big factor in the association setting up. We felt there was no point doing anything nice in the area unless we tackled this issue.After we'd raised $500, the local neighbourhood board met us halfway and we chose which spot we'd like for the camera.It keeps an eye on the church and the whole of Entwistle Street, it turns 360 degrees and is monitored by the police.
Since it went up, the problems we had with youths drinking and being abusive to residents have gone.It's been such a success that people from other streets have come to us and asked us to help with a similar scheme.¡±Darwen town centre community beat manager PC Mark Edwards said: It is great to see the community pulling together to fund the CCTV cameras and it is having the desired effect on improving the area, security and strengthening relations.The cost of productions has dropped drastically in the last few years. An indie film 10 years ago might have achieved some notoriety for being shot on a consumer mini dv video camera, but these days you'll find the same Canon 5D Mark II that you have at home on a $1 million set.
RESIDENTS fed-up with anti-social behaviour are set to buy their own CCTV camera to cut crime.Following on from a successful scheme in the area around Entwistle Street, Darwen, the St Peter's Residents Association have raised ¡ê1,000 to pay for the security system.With cash-strapped councils and police not having the funds available,I have still got to order the large stickers that will go on the sides, but that's a minor issue. The second edition has lit a fire under me to get this digital baby video monitor done. My goal is to have a working arcade machine in my basement before Thanksgiving. Maybe even before Halloween.But the ministry's spy hidden camera have also featured opposition protest leaders, and critics say the relentless public exposure of alleged traitors could have political motives.The charges against the photographers have caused much wider anxiety than previous espionage scandals. chairman Mark Westall, 48, from Joseph Street and the group collected the cash for a camera from a number of sources.
Mr Westall said that since a camera went up in Entwistle Street, drunken yobs have all-but disappeared from around St Peter's Church.Now, residents in nearby Green Street East and South Street have followed their lead and hope to erect a second CCTV camera in their neighbourhood.And they've been backed by Darwen Academy who have contributed to the pot.
Mr Westall said: This is definitely an example of the big society idea. We've got a group of around 20-30 residents that come to meetings.We had major concerns over anti-social behaviour which was a big factor in the association setting up. We felt there was no point doing anything nice in the area unless we tackled this issue.After we'd raised $500, the local neighbourhood board met us halfway and we chose which spot we'd like for the camera.It keeps an eye on the church and the whole of Entwistle Street, it turns 360 degrees and is monitored by the police.
Since it went up, the problems we had with youths drinking and being abusive to residents have gone.It's been such a success that people from other streets have come to us and asked us to help with a similar scheme.¡±Darwen town centre community beat manager PC Mark Edwards said: It is great to see the community pulling together to fund the CCTV cameras and it is having the desired effect on improving the area, security and strengthening relations.The cost of productions has dropped drastically in the last few years. An indie film 10 years ago might have achieved some notoriety for being shot on a consumer mini dv video camera, but these days you'll find the same Canon 5D Mark II that you have at home on a $1 million set.
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