West Palm Beach is expanding its public safety efforts with new mobile surveillance trailers that city leaders say will help deter crime and support police investigations in key neighborhoods.
The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with the West Palm Beach Police Department, recently introduced four portable closed-circuit television trailers that will be deployed throughout the city’s Historic Northwest and downtown districts. Officials say at least five units are expected to rotate through different locations as the program expands.
The trailers are equipped with high-definition cameras, GPS technology and public address systems. Video feeds can also be accessed by the police department’s Real Time Crime Center to assist officers during investigations and emergency responses.
Mayor Keith James called the program part of the city’s effort to create a “safer, smarter and more vibrant community.”
“By combining innovative technology with proactive policing strategies, the CRA and the City of West Palm Beach are investing in tools that enhance public safety, support law enforcement efforts, and contribute to the continued revitalization of the Historic Northwest and Downtown districts,” James said in a statement.