Truss announces additional CCTV coverage for Gympie
27th August, 2013
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss today announced that a Federal Liberal Nationals Coalition Government will provide up to $63,000 to the Gympie Regional Council to expand its network of closed circuit television cameras and improve the effectiveness of them.“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 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 help to prevent crime in Gympie by assisting the Council to increase its network of CCTV cameras to cover Skate Park / Apex Park and the Mary Street Five Ways roundabout, as well as upgrading parts of its existing network to allow for remote access.
“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 Coalition’s Plan for Safer Streets 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.
“Our program builds on the work of the former Coalition Government’s National Community Crime Prevention Programme which 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.
“The Coalition will take real action to prevent crime and make local communities safer.”
