What will happen to the closed circuit Televisions (CCTV) security cameras after the 2010 Winter Games?
The primary role of CCTV is to enhance public safety, allow the collection of “best evidence,” reduce the impact of crime on victims, and act as a general deterrent to crime. CCTV is used in support of community goals of enhanced public and officer safety, crime detection and prevention. Approximately 900 CCTV security cameras will be installed at venues for the Winter Games with another 50-70 CCTV security cameras installed in the urban domain. The urban domain consists of areas where the public will gather outside a venue. The V2010 ISU will not own the assets or infrastructure of the venue CCTVs after the games. A decision on post game use or disposition of cameras within the urban domain (non-venue use) is a public policy decision that falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Vancouver.
