Following last year’s detailed consultation with University of Otago students, 26 new cameras are being added to the closed circuit television network (CCTV) in and around the campus. University of Otago emergency and business continuity co-ordinator Andrew Ferguson with one of the new security cameras and signage to be put up around the university. Campus policeman Senior Constable John Woodhouse said cameras were operated from the proctor’s office, where feeds were sent from the cameras to the Campus Watch control room. Burglaries and assaults were a particular concern in North Dunedin and Snr Const Woodhouse said expansion of the CCTV network was welcomed. University of Otago emergency and business continuity co-ordinator Andrew Ferguson said North Dunedin residents around the university campus were being notified of the new cameras through Campus Watch staff going door to door, pamphlet drops, and media releases.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2018 16:07 UTC