Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier announced today the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is deploying the last 19 of 72 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras designed to combat crime in the District of Columbia.
Installation of the remaining cameras began today and should be completed by week’s end, with installation being completed two weeks ahead of schedule.
The cameras, which focus on public space only, will operate 24 hours a day. Camera images will be recorded and then reviewed by police if there are reports of criminal activity in the area. Generally, video recordings will be maintained by the MPD for 10 days, unless the Department knows that the recordings contain evidence of criminal activity or an occurrence that may subject the MPD to civil liability. In these instances, the recordings will be maintained until final disposition of each case. The CCTV cameras are not equipped with audio overhear capabilities
In selecting locations for CCTV cameras, the Chief of Police is required by law to consider calls for police service, reported crimes and other public safety indicators, as well as recommendations or requests from Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations. The Chief also considers public housing developments in Hot Spot areas.
CCTV cameras are being deployed at the following 19 additional locations:
- 19th Street & Rosedale Street, NE
- K Street & Potomac Avenue, SE
- 4th Street & L Street, NE
- 200 Block of K Street, SW
- Connecticut Avenue & Porter Street, NW
- Sherman & Harvard Street, NW
- 200 Block of V Street, NW
- 5th Street & N Street, NW
- 11th Street & N Street, NW
- 9th Street & T Street, NW
- 4th Street & Blair Road, NW
- 6th Street & Riggs Road, NE
- 4th & W Street, NE
- 18th Street & M Street, NE
- 18th Place & M Street, NE
- 5000 Block of Call Place, SE
- 14th & Good Hope Road, SE
- 18th Street & T Street, SE
- 4200 Block of 4th Street, SE
Additional information about the MPD's use of Closed Circuit Television can be found on the MPD website, www.mpdc.dc.gov/cctv.