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Incoming police chief says higher quality security video an asset to crime fighting

Deputy Chief Scott Tod says with the advances in video technology, business owners could have an around-the-clock layer of protection against crime.

“Could” is the operative word. Security footage and still photos taken from grainy videos are still prevalent and can hinder investigations. Tod encourages business and homeowners alike to upgrade security systems and video quality where possible.

“Law enforcement across North America is recognizing the value of video,” says Tod, who has been named the next Chief of NBPS and will succeed Chief Shawn Devine in June. “Not only law enforcement video that we collect but also what citizens and businesses can provide to us. The unfortunate thing is the video quality is sporadic.”

Two programs available through the NBPS’ Community Safety division, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Security Camera Resource and Mapping (or SCRAM) are gaining traction and video footage has led to recent arrests.

Tod adds “it is remarkable what we can do with video. We don’t just need a face now. We look at individual characteristics of clothing, marks on clothing, jewellery, whatever we can pick up within the video — and that’s why quality is so important.”

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