CCTV Report - September 1999

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
WEST NORWOOD TOWN CENTRE
CCTV SCHEME
FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 1999
for
Mr C. D'Souza
London Borough of Lambeth
Lambeth Town Hall
Brixton Hill
London SW2 1RW

Redvers Hocken Associates
3rd Floor, Windsor House, High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7BB


1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This report details our recommendations for the implementation of a CCTV scheme for West Norwood town centre in the Borough of Lambeth following the Operational Requirement meeting and site surveys carried out in August 1999.

1.2 Before the surveys could be carried out, it was necessary to establish Operational Requirements for the scheme. This process ascertained the requirements in terms of problem areas, system coverage, detection/ identification, control and operation. It was necessary in order to ensure that once installed, the system achieves its anticipated level of performance.

1.3 Operation of the completed scheme will need to adhere to an established Code of Practice.


2.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

2.0 A plan identifying the areas requiring C.C.T.V. coverage in the town centre was provided by the London Borough of Lambeth. The areas requiring surveillance were clarified with the aid of the local Crime Prevention Officer, and information provided by representatives of Lambeth Council at a meeting on August 18th 1999. Council members were also invited by the West Norwood town centre manager to convey information on any areas of concern and have suggested locations for cameras. This information has been considered when establishing the locations of the cameras.
The information derived from this meeting has formed the basis of the Operational Requirement summarised in this section:

2.1 Purpose
It is understood that the purpose of the CCTV system is to provide assistance with the following main objectives:
Improving the quality of life for all who live in, work in, and visit the area
Reducing the perceived fear of crime and improving the "feel good factor"
Monitoring the identified areas for community safety
Deterring and detecting criminal activity and anti-social behaviour
Identifying suspects
Gathering evidence and intelligence to enable investigation of crime and incidents
Monitoring public disorder
Ensuring an appropriate response by emergency services

2.2 Subject
The prime subjects for observation will be individuals or groups at certain points in the town, and vehicles. These areas are identified in detail in paragraph 2.5 - Coverage. In association with these prime subjects, the system will be required to provide surveillance of the following targets in these areas:
Packages/Objects
Vehicles
Certain premises
Emergency services during operations

2.3 Risk Assessment
The pattern of crime in the West Norwood area has been analysed from crime statistics supplied by the Metropolitan Police and information received from other interested parties. The risk assessment provides the basis for the design of the West Norwood Closed Circuit Television scheme.

2.3.1 Norwood Road - From Thurlow Park Road to Avenue Park Road
The grid containing the above area, indicates there were 22 robberies, 40 burglaries, 76 incidents of shoplifting and 30 vehicle crimes committed during the time scale mentioned. As these locations are of concern to both the police and other interested parties it warrants a medium to high risk rating.

2.3.2 Norwood Road - From Avenue Park Road to York Hill
Crime statistics for this area include 10 robberies, 19 burglaries, 19 shoplifting incidents and 8 vehicle crimes. Between the two areas mentioned there are numerous retail outlets, the NatWest Bank and the Probation Office. This area warrants a medium to high risk rating based on the crime statistics and consultations with interested parties.

2.3.3 Norwood Road - From York Hill to Chestnut Road
Between the above locations there have been no reported incidents of robbery, 3 offences of burglary, 4 offences of shoplifting and 9 offences of vehicle crime. Whilst reported crime in this area appears to be low, it is the main thoroughfare and is busy with foot traffic. In this area there is the Texaco garage and B & Q. Due to the usage and information concerning offences of thefts in this area this section of Norwood Road is given a medium risk rating.

2.3.4 Norwood Road from Chestnut Road / Knights Hill to Hannen Road. Norwood Road from Chester Road/Norwood High Street to Hannen Road.
The road forks at this location with one part leading onto Knights Hill and the other to Norwood High Street. Both parts of this fork are included in the one grid. Offences recorded in this area include 4 robberies, 1 burglary, and 13 vehicle crimes. Whilst recorded crime for the type of offences supplied, appear to be on the modest side, there are specific problems in this area. West Norwood railway station is located in this vicinity and is of concern to the police. The station, and in particular the night access on Hannen Road, create the perception of crime risks and a generally threatening environment. St Luke's Gardens also creates problems with drunks committing anti-social offences in view of members of the public. Due to the potential for offences to be committed in this area it receives a medium to high risk rating.

2.3.5 Knights Hill - Hannen Road to Ernest Avenue
For the above location the following crimes were recorded: 4 robberies, no burglaries, no shoplifting and 17 vehicle crimes. Once again there is a low occurrence of reported crime in this area. However, mention has been made by the police that problems, including anti-social behaviour, have been experienced at the bus station, which is situated on Ernest Avenue. The likelihood and potential for an offence to be committed exists and therefore the risk rating is medium.

2.3.6 Knights Hill - Ernest Avenue to Rothschild Street
The recorded crimes for this area include 21 robberies, 29 burglaries, 3 shoplifting incidents and 40 vehicle offences. This is an area with a high crime rate. Some of this may be attributable to the South London College which has now closed. The police were also concerned at the potential for offences to occur due to the number of commercial premises in Rothschild Street. There is a passageway from Rothschild Street known as Weaver Walk, this leads to Chapel Road and is situated in an isolated position which presents a threatening environment. This area warrants a medium to high risk category.

2.3.7 Norwood High Street - Hannen Road to Ernest Avenue
Between these two locations the recorded crime consists of 27 robberies, 45 burglaries, 7 shoplifting incidents and 79 vehicle crimes. Indeed, some of the more serious crime appears to be concentrated around this area. The obvious criminal activity and the intelligence received make this location a medium to high risk area.

2.3.8 Norwood High Street - Ernest Avenue to Rothchild Street
Reported crime in this area includes 2 robberies, 7 burglaries, 1 shoplifting incident and 9 vehicle offences. Mention has already been made concerning Rothschild Street and the threats in this location. It is therefore appropriate to assign a similar medium to high risk rating to this location.

2.4 Crime Displacement
Once CCTV has been installed, it is possible that it may impact on adjacent areas. This may have the effect of a redistribution of crime in the form of displacement. This is an issue in the evaluation of any crime prevention measure. There are different types of displacement such as temporal, spatial, type of target, and type of crime making assessment difficult. Therefore crime displacement must be monitored on a regular basis and counter measures, such as a mobile CCTV system should be investigated. Details of such a system can be found later in this report.
Research shows that areas adjacent to those covered by CCTV do not necessarily suffer from displacement of crime but can in fact benefit from the presence of CCTV. This is known as " diffusion of benefits" and has occurred in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and other major cities.

2.5 Coverage

2.5.1 It is understood that the proposed CCTV scheme is to provide primary coverage of the following areas:
Junction of Norwood Thurlow Park Roads
Part of Norwood Road
Tulse Hill rail station entrance and exit
Part of York Hill Road and Norwood Road
St. Luke's Square
Knights Hill
West Norwood main line rail station entrance and exit
Part of Rothschild Street
Part of Norwood High Street
Part of Ernest Avenue
Part of Langmead Street

2.5.2 It is understood that the proposed CCTV scheme is to provide secondary coverage in the following areas:
Part of Christchurch Road
Part of Harpenden Road
Part of Lancaster Avenue
Part of Waylett Place
Part of Cheviot Road
Part of Auckland Hill
In addition to the areas listed in paragraph 2.5.2 it will also be desirable to obtain secondary coverage of some less critical areas that fall within sight lines of the proposed camera positions. Where possible this includes coverage of any additional side roads, access routes and building perimeters that may be monitored from a camera position providing that the coverage of the primary areas is not compromised.

2.6 Problem Areas
Within the areas of coverage outlined in paragraph 2.5.1 it is understood that the potential for particular problems exists in the vicinity of the premises and areas identified below:
Tulse Hill rail station
West Norwood bus station
Licensed premises
Fast food outlets
Bank and Building Society ATM's
Passageways
St. Luke's Square
Retail outlets
West Norwood rail station
Entertainment venues

2.7 Performance
Where possible throughout the areas identified in paragraph 2.5.1 the system is to provide pictures of evidential quality suitable to enable recognition of parties and vehicles involved in an incident. Our proposals are therefore based on these distances which we consider to provide a suitable level of performance for the desired town centre coverage whilst maintaining a realistic cost.
In all areas, the system is to provide the facility for simultaneous time-lapse recording of all pictures and real-time recording of any one camera during the monitoring of an incident. In order to obtain the performance requirements outlined above, the system will be required to meet the following general specifications:
High quality, high resolution colour pictures from all cameras.
Spot monitors for real-time detailed monitoring of any camera site.
Variable high speed pan/tilt facilities to enable appropriate tracking of moving subjects.
Lens speed sufficient to obtain good quality pictures in all normal conditions.
Zoom facilities to enable coverage of the identified primary areas.
Multiplexed video time-lapse recordings (recording all cameras at all times).
Real-time recording facilities during an incident.
All equipment is to be year 2000 compliant.

2.8 Operating Conditions
The system will be required to provide satisfactory levels of performance in all normal conditions including daylight, non-daylight, sunshine, cloud, rain etc. In particular, the level and temperature of street lighting in the areas requiring coverage greatly affects the specification of camera and lens necessary to meet the Operational Requirement. It must be stressed that in order for colour cameras to meet the Operational Requirement it will be necessary for lighting giving an average horizontal illuminance of 10 lux at ground level to be provided throughout the areas requiring coverage. Any areas identified in the Operational Requirement that do not have this minimum level of lighting will require upgrading in order to achieve the desired level of performance.

2.9 Communications
The communications network for the transmission of video and control signals will be required to have negligible degradation in picture quality and data transfer. The communications will be required to operate in the same conditions as the cameras and the network must be easily maintained to minimise any "down time" on the system. The network will be required to be secure and must also allow for possible future expansion without requiring major alteration or re-configuration.

2.10 Operation/Monitoring
The scheme will require facilities for full control, monitoring and recording of all camera sites.
A control room is in existence which accommodates the existing Brixton C.C.T.V. scheme consisting of 26 cameras, the Streatham town centre scheme, 15 cameras, and 5 cameras from Garrards Road scheme. The pictures are monitored 24 hours a day. It is understood that a new control room is to be established and the control, recording and monitoring facilities of the existing schemes, are to be relocated to this new control room.
It is proposed to integrate this scheme into the new control room and that the scheme is monitored 24 hours per day to obtain the full potential of the system.


3.0 CAMERA EQUIPMENT

3.1 Having identified the Operational Requirement it is clear that the cameras will be required to provide high quality images 24 hours per day and in all normal operating conditions. In addition to this it is apparent that the cameras will be required to provide "real-time" pictures and fast accurate control for detailed monitoring of any incident.

3.2 Each camera position would utilise a high resolution colour CCD camera. The camera would be equipped with an auto-iris zoom lens with suitable aperture to obtain maximum light and variable focal length providing the optimum coverage. The cameras to be specified are highly sensitive and are able to produce high quality pictures at lower light levels. Environmental housings with heater/demisters and wiper facilities would be utilised throughout. The use of domed cameras is not recommended; although they might be considered to be more aesthetically pleasing than rectangular housings, they do not meet the operational requirements of the system in wet weather conditions.

3.3 High speed proportional controlled pan/tilt heads would be employed for the town centre cameras to enable surveillance over the required areas and careful tracking of incidents. These pan/tilt heads would allow the cameras to respond quickly to any given situation. We have costed for identical pan and tilt heads to those present in the existing schemes, which return to the proposed control room. These heads are capable of continuous rotation through 360o and have the advantage of requiring fewer cables from the camera head to the pan and tilt head. Presets would be available on the lenses and pan/tilt heads allowing pre-defined areas to be automatically "zoomed into" with the simple operation of pre-defined keys.

3.4 Pole mounted cameras are proposed in order to be able to position the cameras at the ideal location. Dedicated rigid CCTV camera poles are proposed which minimise movement at the camera head. At some sites it is proposed to use combined camera and lighting columns to avoid unnecessary street clutter. Where possible these poles would also have an integral cabinet base removing the need for separate equipment enclosures. The poles are illustrated in drawing 9917_PMC1 or 9917_PMC2, enclosed at the rear of this report. Using poles will reduce the necessity for wayleaves and the associated time delays.

3.5 Each of the camera sites would require the provision of a suitable power supply to the pole base. The provision of these individual supplies would be the responsibility of the Council.

3.6 Following our experience with similar town/city centre schemes, it has been possible to blend the camera equipment into the surrounding environment. All camera housings, cable conduits, poles and any necessary equipment enclosures would be painted in a colour appropriate to the relevant site where required.


4.0 CAMERA SITES SURVEY

4.1 A camera site survey was undertaken to identify suitable camera locations to meet the Operational Requirement. Within the target area, sites have been selected to maintain continuity where possible. When an incident needs to be followed through the area, the natural flow of surveillance from one camera to the next is essential for efficient control of the situation. In addition to this, camera sites within view of each other provide additional protection for the installation.

4.2 Nineteen cameras are proposed for the areas outlined in Section 2.0. Their locations are detailed in section 4.3 of this Report. Site locations are indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC_NORTH and 9917N_LOC_SOUTH enclosed at the rear of this report.

4.3 The location of the camera sites is as follows:

4.3.1 CAMERA SITE ONE
Junction of Norwood Road and Thurlow Park Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m cabinet base pole located close to the railings on the corner of Norwood Road and Thurlow Park Road, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would view along Norwood Road in both directions and the road junction area. Premises within the field of view would be Tulse Hill Hotel, the Post Office in Tulse Hill Park and other retail outlets. There would be continuity of coverage with camera 2.

4.3.2 CAMERA SITE TWO
Junction of Norwood Road and Station Rise
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m cabinet base pole located in the pavement at junction of Station Rise and Norwood Road, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would primarily provide coverage of Tulse Hill station entrance and the parking area at the station entrance. In addition coverage would be provided of the White Hart, Somerfield supermarket, other retail premises and the bus stops and telephone kiosks in Norwood Road. This camera would provide continuity of coverage with cameras 1 and 3.

4.3.3 CAMERA SITE THREE
Corner of Norwood Road and Palace Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a bracket at the top of a replacement left hand pole for the existing trunk route sign, as indicated above and on drawing 9917N_LOC. An adjacent roadside cabinet would house the electronic equipment.
This camera would provide coverage of Norwood Road in both directions, including the frontages of retail premises and under the railway bridge. There would be continuity of coverage with camera 2.

4.3.4 CAMERA SITE FOUR
Norwood Road - opposite Avenue Park Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m cabinet base pole located in place of the existing "Waiting Restrictions" sign pole, as indicated above and on drawing 9917N_LOC. The signs would be remounted on the camera pole. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide further coverage of Norwood Road in both directions viewing the frontages of the retail premises and telephone boxes adjacent to the camera site. It would provide continuity of coverage with camera 3.

4.3.5 CAMERA SITE FIVE
Corner of Norwood Road and Harpenden Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m cabinet base pole located in the pavement near the kerb, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage of Norwood Road in both directions and part of Harpenden Road. Premises of particular interest that would be viewed are the NatWest Bank and associated cash dispensers, the Probation Office, the Fire Station and various food outlets. There would be continuity of coverage with cameras 4 and 6.

4.3.6 CAMERA SITE SIX
Corner of Norwood Road and York Hill Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted at a height of 6m on a combined lighting and camera, cabinet base pole which would replace the existing lamp post on the corner of Norwood Road and York Hill Road, as indicated above and on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base. It would be necessary to replace the hanging basket brackets to this column.
This camera would provide coverage of Norwood Road, part of York Hill Road and part of Lancaster Avenue. In particular it would view the NatWest Bank and cash dispenser and retail outlets. There would be continuity of coverage maintained with cameras 5 and 7.

4.3.7 CAMERA SITE SEVEN
487 - 489 Norwood Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted at a height of 6m on a combined lighting and camera, cabinet base pole which would replace the existing lamp post outside 487 - 489 Norwood Road, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage along Norwood Road in both directions. In particular it would view the Tesco Garage, B&Q, a bus stop and telephone boxes adjacent to B&Q. Continuity of coverage would be maintained with cameras 6 and 8.

4.3.8 CAMERA SITE EIGHT
525 Norwood Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m cabinet base pole located in the pavement in place of the existing bollard, outside 525 Norwood Road, as indicated above and on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage along Norwood Road in both directions and part of Waylett Place, leading to the car park. In particular it would view the retail outlets, a bus stop and telephone box. Continuity of coverage would be maintained with cameras 7 and 9.

4.3.9 CAMERA SITE NINE
Junction of Norwood Road and Robson Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m cabinet base pole which would replace the bollard shown above, and indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would view along Norwood Road, down Robson Road and into St. Luke's Gardens. In particular it would look towards Barclays Bank, Aldwinkles public house, the Abbey National cash point machines and retail outlets. Continuity of coverage would be maintained with cameras 8 and 10.

4.3.10 CAMERA SITE TEN
Knights Hill - opposite St. Luke's Square
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted at a height of 6m on a combined lighting and camera, cabinet base pole which would replace the existing lighting column (No. 3), as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would view Knights Hill in both directions, into St. Luke's Gardens, the Post Office and a bus stop. There would be continuity of coverage with cameras 9 and 11.

4.3.11 CAMERA SITE ELEVEN
Junction of Knights Hill and Hannen Road
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 5m cabinet base pole which would replace the bollard shown above located in the pavement outside the Horn Tavern, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage of the front and side entrance to West Norwood Main Line rail station and along Knights Hill in both directions. It would also view part of St. Luke's Gardens, the Horn Tavern and retail outlets.
It would provide continuity of coverage with cameras 10 and 12.

4.3.12 CAMERA SITE TWELVE
64 Knights Hill
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 5m cabinet base pole located in the pavement outside 64 Knights Hill, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage of Knights Hill in both directions, the frontages of the retail outlets and in particular the Wine Merchants, Indian take-away and Kebab Hut. It would provide continuity of coverage with camera 11.

4.3.13 CAMERA SITE THIRTEEN
Junction of Knights Hill and Ernest Avenue
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 5m cabinet base pole located in the pavement close to the wall, opposite Ernest Avenue, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would primarily provide coverage of the bus stand outside the Norwood bus station, and the bus stop to the north. This camera would provide continuity of coverage with camera 14 but not camera 12.
The lighting requires upgrading to a minimum of 10 lux at ground level to obtain the full benefit of colour cameras.

4.3.14 CAMERA SITE FOURTEEN
Junction Knights Hill and Rothschild Street
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 5m cabinet base pole located in the pavement of the island at the junction of Knights Hill and Rothschild Street, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would primarily provide coverage of Knights Hill in both directions and view down part of Rothschild Street. It would also view part of Cheviot Road. There would be continuity of coverage with camera 13.

4.3.15 CAMERA SITE FIFTEEN
Norwood High Street - opposite Rothschild Street
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 5m cabinet base pole located in the pavement, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage of Norwood High Street in both directions and would look into Rothschild Street. In particular it would view an adjacent bus stop and retail outlets. There would be continuity of coverage with camera 16.

4.3.16 CAMERA SITE SIXTEEN
Junction of Norwood High Street and Waring Street
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted at a height of 5m on a 10m cabinet base pole. This pole will replace the existing lighting column at the corner of Norwood High Street and Waring Street, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. The lighting and two signs mounted on the existing pole will need to be replaced on the new column. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage of Norwood High Street in both directions and would also view into Ernest Avenue and towards the bus station, bus stands and a bus stop to the north. There would be continuity of coverage with cameras 15 and 17.

4.3.17 CAMERA SITE SEVENTEEN
Norwood High Street - opposite Langmead Street
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted at a height of 5m on a 10m cabinet base, combined camera and lighting pole. This pole would replace the existing lighting column located opposite Langmead Street, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. It would be necessary to remount the existing lighting and street signs on the new pole. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide further coverage of Norwood High Street in both directions and would view into Langmead Street. There would be continuity of coverage with cameras 16 and 18.

4.3.18 CAMERA SITE EIGHTEEN
43 Norwood High Street
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 5m cabinet base pole located at the edge of the kerb in front of 43 Norwood High Street, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. All electronic equipment would be housed within the pole base.
This camera would provide coverage along Norwood High Street in a southerly direction and in both directions along Hannen Road. In particular it would view the night exit of West Norwood rail station and the bus stand. In addition coverage would be provided down Auckland Hill, into Cranfield Close and include a bus stop to the north of the camera. There would be continuity of coverage with cameras 17 and 19.

4.3.19 CAMERA SITE NINETEEN
Norwood High Street- adjacent to St.Luke's Church
It is proposed that a fully functional colour camera with pan, tilt and zoom facilities be mounted on a 6m pole located near the kerb in Norwood High Street, adjacent to St. Luke's Church, as indicated on drawing 9917N_LOC. This pole will replace an existing pole which waiting restrictions and it would be necessary to remount the sign on the new pole. All electronic equipment would be housed within a roadside cabinet adjacent to the camera pole.
This camera would provide coverage of Norwood High Street in both directions and in particular the retail outlets on the opposite side of the road. It will also view the telephone boxes alongside and at the far end of Nettlefold Hall and the entrance to the Library. There would be continuity of coverage with camera 18.


5.0 SIGNAGE

For CCTV to have a deterrent effect the public must be aware of the presence of the cameras. The most obvious means for informing people in the area is to display clear signs indicating the presence of CCTV and who is responsible for the scheme.
It is recommended that signs are located at the entrance and exit points to the area under CCTV surveillance and within the scheme coverage.
The signs should be affixed to existing street furniture, such as lamp posts or the camera poles themselves in prominent, convenient positions at a height of approximately 2m.
The wording of the signage should comply with the recommendations of the Data Protection Registrar and Police Scientific Development Branch.
It is also recommended that free issue self adhesive signs should be supplied for shop windows as this has been demonstrated to be effective in gaining the attention of the public.


6.0 CONTROL ROOM SURVEY

6.1 It is understood that control, monitoring and recording facilities are to be integrated with the control arrangements of the existing schemes. However it is understood that the existing control room is to be relocated. It will therefore be the new site to which all camera information of the West Norwood scheme would be communicated. All communications costs are based on links from camera sites being taken back to the new control room location.

6.2 A number of Police stations are equipped with keyboards enabling the Police to take control of the cameras if necessary, also several monitors for the display of camera pictures. Recording facilities are also available at certain Police stations. It is understood that these links would remain but be transferred to the new control room.

6.3 Additional equipment will be required to accommodate this scheme in the new control room.


7.0 PRIORITISATION

7.1 The enclosed camera site and control room proposals are based on a scheme which is considered to meet the identified Operational Requirements, as such we would recommend that these proposals should be progressed in full. However, should funding at the present time restrict the complete implementation of the scheme, the proposals could be executed in phases.

7.2 Should the full scheme not be progressed further consultation with the Town Centre Manager and local Police to redefine the reduced Operational Requirement would be appropriate. Based solely upon the crime analysis, the camera sites have been prioritised to meet a reduced operational requirement and the first phase of the scheme costed accordingly.

7.3 The following camera sites are considered to be essential to provide coverage of the identified problem areas: 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17. Omission of the remaining 10 camera sites would reduce the overall capabilities of the scheme and therefore under these circumstances it would be advisable to provide these sites at a future date if funding became available.

7.4 It is proposed that the control room equipment be provided in full for the prioritised scheme. In subsequent phases it would then only be necessary to add the camera sites required.


8.0 THE WAY FORWARD

8.1 In order to progress the project further, it will be necessary for these proposals to be considered and approved and decisions taken in the light of the funding available. If necessary any amendments, additions or reductions etc. must be considered and the design finalised. Following this, a detailed survey would need to be undertaken to produce detailed specifications and scaled camera site drawings to assist in obtaining planning permission.. This information would then be included in the tender documentation.

8.2 Following production of detailed drawings and specifications we would be able to produce a draft tender document for approval by the Council. Once approved, a master document would be forwarded to the Council for reproduction and distribution to suitable contractors.

8.3 The CCTV tender document would be structured in such a way that each of the camera sites would be costed individually and the contractor would be informed that any number of the camera sites may be selected for inclusion or exclusion from the final contract.