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Press release from the City of Minnetonka:
March 30, 2022
The Minnetonka Police Department recently added a new tool to its efforts to deter crime. The department purchased a mobile camera trailer that allows police to stream real-time video in areas without permanent cameras or areas that could benefit from additional video feeds. "We appreciate that the city council saw the deterrent value in a mobile camera that can help us temporarily monitor activity when we cannot always be present," said Capt. Andy Gardner.
The marked trailer will be set up in areas that have seen an uptick in crime. Its first deployment was at an apartment building, which was experiencing an unusually high number of reports of thefts from vehicles. During the three-week deployment, no thefts were reported. The visibility of the trailer is intended not only to deter crime, but also assist event organizers during largescale gatherings. The camera can provide real-time information regarding traffic and crowd size.
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