Birmingham council approves contract providing for cameras across city

Birmingham expands Alabama Power agreement for more security cameras

Mayor Woodfin said surveillance cameras have helped police reduce the city's crime rate and increase crime-solving.

Council Approves Contract for Extra Police Surveillance Cameras - BirminghamWatch

The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $9.7 million contract that will add cameras to a citywide network of video equipment used by police. “We have to be intentional with how we’re approaching public safety, and at a certain point it has to become personal for the people who live in our communities,” Councilor LaTonya Tate said. “If people feel like they can go out in broad daylight and start shooting, at what point does that become …

Birmingham council approves contract providing for cameras across city

The contract will extend the city's agreement with Alabama Power Company.

Birmingham City Council Approves Contract for New Public Safety Cameras

The Birmingham Times The Birmingham City Council unanimously approved a contract with Alabama Power Company for the installation of public safety video equipment to be used by the Birmingham Police…