Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
January 16, 2024, Stratford PE – A partnership between the Provincial Department of Justice and Public Safety, the Town of Stratford, Stratford RCMP and Charlottetown Police Services now have two public safety cameras in Stratford along the main traffic corridor.
Public Safety Cameras are now live along the Trans Canada Highway, and Hillsborough Bridge, the main traffic corridor through Stratford. These cameras are being operated by Charlottetown Police on their pre-existing network and Stratford RCMP will have access to review footage with the goal of increasing public safety. “These cameras are in highly public areas that could strategically help with all kinds of investigations, whether examining a collision, looking for a stolen car, or helping find a suspect, these cameras can help bring extra information to an investigation,” says RCMP Superintendent Kevin Lewis. “These cameras are not speed enforcement cameras and will not be live monitored by the RCMP but will be accessed when needed, for specific investigations,” adds Lewis.
Whether it is at a gas station, grocery store or any other public place cameras in public spaces are an everyday part of our lives in Canada. Increasingly, many motorists have dash cameras in their vehicles, and home owners are using web-based security and doorbell cameras. This technology is proving itself invaluable by providing answers to help solve crime and enhance public safety.