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Security Camera Supplemental Information September 19, 2017 City Council Meeting At the August 15, 2017 City Council meeting a discussion was held regarding the amendment to the Seven -Year CIP to include park projects in the amount of $2 million from Community Development Block Grant funds. The result of which was to continue the item to the September 19, 2017 meeting. City staff is providing this addendum in order to further consider the merits of the purchase and installation of security cameras at the six identified parks. Staff has conducted some research and found examples from 7 cities (Redlands, Miami, Colorado Springs, Elk Grove, Hanford, Corona and Anaheim) where cameras were installed or in the process of being implemented. The cities that installed cameras have noted a reduction in criminal activity, such as drug use, drinking, fighting, vandalism, and homeless disturbances. Other benefits of having security cameras in parks include: -Improvement in Park Safety -Deterrent to Criminal/Suspicious Behavior -Prevention of Crime -Reduction of Fear/Increased Sense of Safety -Assistance to law enforcement with apprehending criminals -Assistance to law enforcement with prosecution The City of Anaheim is in the process of implementing 7-10 cameras at each of three park location in their city at a cost of approximately $710,000. The City of Chicago has reported a 20% decrease in criminal incidents at its Humboldt Park after blue light cameras were installed. Security cameras have already proven beneficial in the City of Santa Ana. Examples from the cameras at the Santa Ana Main Library include, assisting in the apprehension of an individual that assaulted a security guard stationed at the library, identifying individuals committing robberies inside and outside of the library, and identifying individuals causing disturbances. One of the most important functions of the cameras is to provide documentary evidence of incidents. The library averages 60 incidents per month. Some of the most egregious incidents (stealing, fighting, and disregard of library rules of conduct) were captured on camera. The cameras that will be used will be the same as cameras installed in the Downtown, Civic Center and Library. In addition to the observation ability, the cameras have the analytical capability for "GeoFencing . This is a technology that would create a virtual boundary, enabling software to trigger a response when movement enters or leaves a particular area. Since the cameras will be the same as the ones previously installed they will also meet the Federal Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program requirements, which call for high quality cameras. Exhibit 3 65A-14