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Council discusses camera rollout for dumping and investigations in business corridor
Summary
Council and staff reviewed plans to expand camera installations at dumping sites and business district gateways to aid investigations; staff cautioned cameras help forensics but do not prevent crime, and some installations require property-owner cooperation.
Yeaton Borough leaders discussed expanding camera systems at dumping hotspots and in the business district during the July 17 meeting, saying cameras would aid forensic work and investigations.
Mayor Rowan Hopkins noted illegal dumping near Whitby and said grants and resources are being pursued to retrofit cameras at documented dump sites and in the business district. “We do believe the rollout of a camera system…
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