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Salinas approves streetlight and camera plan for Alisal neighborhood to deter trafficking and improve safety
Summary
After community input, the Salinas City Council approved using CDBG and Alisal vibrancy CIP funds to install additional streetlights and nine 'blade' cameras focused on Roosevelt and La Paz Park to deter prostitution and human trafficking. Police will control access to footage and staff emphasized signage and retention protections.
The Salinas City Council voted Nov. 18 to approve a targeted public-safety plan for an East Alisal focus area that includes additional street lighting and nine 'blade' cameras aimed at reducing prostitution and human-trafficking activity.
Staff described results of a Sept. 16 community meeting at Sherwood Elementary where residents overwhelmingly supported more lighting and cameras but opposed parking-restriction options. Based on that feedback, the city's cross-departmental team and a contracted lighting needs assessment (Kimley-Horn) recommended focusing lights along Roosevelt and installing nine blade cameras to better monitor…
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