Lower Manhattan Security Initiative
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The Lower Manhattan Security Initiative is an initiative to increase surveillance efforts in Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. The plan has been compared to London, England's ring of steel.[1] [2]
[edit] Specifics of the plan
The New York City Police Department and private companies intend to install over 3,000 new security cameras in Lower Manhattan, as well as 100 license plate-reading devices which are intended to scan plates and compare the numbers with information in a database. Additionally, the activities the cameras are programmed to pick up on include the delivery of packages. Other features of the system include mobile roadblocks, which could swivel into the streets and block traffic,[1] and radiation detectors.[2]
According to police spokesman Paul J. Browne, the footage from the cameras would be monitored from a center staffed by police officers and private employees.[1]
[edit] Funding and installation
Carrying out the plan to its full extent is estimated to end up costing around $US 90 million (excluding the cost of radiation detectors),[3] with the Department of Homeland Security paying for 10 million of this, and the city government covering 15 million.[4] As of July 9, 2007, over 100 cameras are already in place.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Buckley, Cara. "New York Plans Surveillance Veil for Downtown", The New York Times, The New York Times Company, 2007-07-09. Retrieved on 2007-09-22.
- ^ a b Hogarty, Dave. "Downtown Surveillance Network Proceeds", Gothamist, Gothamist LLC, 2007-09-07. Retrieved on 2007-09-22.
- ^ Eisenberg, Carol. "New NYC cameras will watch every move in Financial District", Newsday, Newsday Inc, 2007-09-07. Retrieved on 2007-09-22.
- ^ Mayor Bloomberg Presents $57.1 Billion FY 2008 Preliminary Budget. NYC.gov. The City of New York (2007-01-25). Retrieved on 2007-09-22.
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