Security taken seriously

Temporary cameras deployed in hotspots

Redlands Coast is blessed with many wonderful open spaces, and Council takes community security in these areas seriously, with the deployment of temporary security cameras now taking a role in enhancing security.

The move follows a temporary security camera trial that was undertaken at two sites last financial year to ascertain their effectiveness. The trial sites, Raby Harbour Foreshore Park, Cleveland and Aquatic Paradise Park West, Birkdale were chosen in response to ongoing security concerns relating to anti-social behaviour and damage to Council assets occurring in public open spaces.

Queensland Police Service data also supported the selection of these trial sites.

Council is now continuing to deploy temporary security cameras in hotspot locations. While Council has used permanent security cameras across the city for several years, deploying temporary security cameras helps reduce the likelihood of anti-social behaviour and damage to Council assets, as new hotspots emerge. Priority is given where data demonstrates the need.

Similar in nature to mobile speed cameras, temporary security cameras can be anywhere and always moving, and provide a level of service and responsiveness across the city that has not been possible with permanent security cameras.

Council is trialling a variety of types of temporary security cameras, which means we can continue using state of the art technology. Deployment locations have a strong link to crime data, and Council works closely with Queensland Police Service on locations for deployment, as well as for support during deployment.

Residents are encouraged to report all anti-social and illegal activity to police through Policelink (131 444) or online police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting