New CCTV welcomed to reduce vandalism in Bonnybridge

The three new 360 degree cameras are monitored by Falkirk Council’s Central Control Unit staff, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The new state-of-the-art cameras, which recently became fully operational, have been welcomed by a local councillor, Jack Redmond.

The Labour councillor met local police officers PC Marc Stirling and PC Lynsey Scott to find out more about the new technology and was impressed with what he saw.

Councillor Redmond said: “This is a good step towards tackling anti-social behaviour and other crimes in Bonnybridge and should sent a strong message to those that might want to cause bother in the area; that they are being watched.”

He said that several local businesses had asked for cameras to be put in place after being targeted by vandalism and added that the former community council had also played a key role in pushing for the cameras.

“Hopefully, one day we will be able to expand the system up to St Joseph’s primary school and nursery which has unfortunately being targeted by vandals on a frequent basis,” said Mr Redmond.

The cameras are also equipped with high quality facial and number plate recognition and images are monitored on both a live and recorded bases.

The equipment is operated by Falkirk Council and images are only made available to the police if a formal request is made.

Last year, Falkirk Council’s CCTV team received the Partnership Award at the Forth Valley Divisional Commander’s Awards for their work with Police Scotland.