Truss announces additional CCTV coverage for Gympie
9th August, 2010
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren truss today announced that a Coalition Government will provide up to $150,000 to the Gympie Regional Council to increase their network of closed circuit television cameras in and around Gympie.“Residents want to feel safe and secure in their homes and neighbourhoods. Whether people are going about their business, shopping, out to dinner with friends or enjoying a night out, CCTV cameras will provide an extra layer of security to help protect them and their property from crime,” Mr Truss said.
“The presence of CCTV cameras causes would be criminals to think before they act, helping to stop crime before it occurs, as the chance of them getting caught on camera is high.
“A Coalition Government will support real action in Gympie to prevent crime by assisting the Gympie Regional Council to extend its network of CCTV cameras through the National Community Crime Prevention Program (NCCPP).
“Labor went soft on crime after their mismanagement and wasteful spending resulted in funding cuts to essential programs aimed at preventing crime, in yet another demonstration that Labor has its priorities wrong,” Mr Truss said.
“The re-establishment of the former Coalition Government’s NCCPP will enhance community safety and prevent crime through the installation of CCTV and other security measures. Funding can also be provided to local councils to combat graffiti and vandalism.
“The National Community Crime Prevention Programme was a popular grassroots initiative that provided real protection to local communities. The program should never have been scrapped by the Rudd-Gillard Labor Government,” Mr Truss said.
“In contrast, the Coalition will support real action to prevent crime and make communities safer.”
