King, CA installed an extensive camera system to reduce youth violence

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King was experiencing an uptick in youth violence in the city and in order to combat it the city installed over 100 cameras throughout the city. The camera system would help police identify criminals who were coming in from out of town to commit violent crimes.

Public Safety Engagement Surveillance

King, CA

Municipality in California

United States

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Plan to End Youth Violence

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How Security Cameras Helped King City Police Reduce Violence and Improve Safety -- Security Today

As King City looks to transform itself from a point of contention in a violent gang war to a safe place to live and work, Hanwha cameras have played a key role in the city’s positive results so far.

Wisenet Cameras help King City police reduce violence and improve safety

As a result, 93 PNM-9081VQ cameras have been mainly deployed at intersections the police department determined to be a high priority for traffic flow and points of activity.

Project Succeeded

The city has been recognized for their efforts in reducing youth violence. Shootings in the city dropped from 32 in 2017 to 0 in 2018. Assaults decreased by 30%, burglaries by 27%, and car thefts by 26%.

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