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City of Orillia General Enquiries
50 Andrew Street South
Suite 300, Orillia
Ontario L3V 7T5
Phone: 705-325-1311
Fax: 705-325-5178
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CCTV Program Overview
The City of Orillia Police Services Board launched its closed circuit television camera (CCTV) system in the downtown area on September 18, 2013.
A total of 12 surveillance cameras have been installed at the following intersections:
. West Street and Mississaga Street
. Peter Street and Mississaga Street
. Front Street and Mississaga Street
. Centennial Drive
Each location has:
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Two fixed cameras; and |
One Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera. |
The cameras will be used as an investigative tool for police to prevent and detect crime, as well as promote public safety.
Legal authority for collection of information is Section 29(1)(g) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
If you have questions about this program, please contact:
FAQs
How will these cameras be used?
The City of Orillia Police Services Board plans to use what is called "passive monitoring" of the cameras. In other words, Board, City, and O.P.P. staff will not be watching the camera images in real time, as the images are being captured. Rather, the images will be captured and recorded, and then used by police to investigate and solve crimes if criminal activity is reported in the areas where the cameras are located.
Are the camera locations permanent?
Not necessarily. Twelve cameras have been placed in strategic areas within the downtown area of the City and may be relocated from time to time in order to address the current trends in crime. If crime patterns change, the Board can move the cameras to new locations.
Will the cameras be used to see into homes or other buildings?
No. CCTV cameras record public spaces only, where the courts have held there is not reasonable expectation of privacy.
Do these cameras have audio monitoring/recording capabilities?
No. CCTV cameras are not equipped with audio monitoring or recording capabilities.
How will the Board and the O.P.P. use these videos? Will other people have access to these video recordings?
Policies and procedures on the use and disclosure of video recordings shall be made as per the Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario's guidelines. Audits shall be conducted annually to ensure compliance with these policies and procedures.
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