CCTV - Closed-circuit Television

CCTV is part of the wider approach to crime concerns and the fear of crime in all town centres around the Cheshire East area which comprises of Congleton, Crewe and Macclesfield linked by fibre optic network to control centres.

The centres are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and seen to be not only a deterrent, and provide reassurance to the public, but an effective means of detecting crime and assisting the police in identifying offenders.

The council also works very closely with both the police and local traders in identifying areas that maybe considered at risk, and gives where necessary suitable advice on practical measures that can be taken to reduce their vulnerability.

CCTV Procedure for the release of evidence

All requests for the release of data shall be channelled through the Operational Manager or his/her nominated representatives, who will at all times ensure that the procedures comply with the Data Protection Act.

Primary requests to view data from the CCTV system are likely to be made for any one or more of the following purposes:

• Provide evidence in criminal proceedings
• Provide evidence in civil proceedings or tribunals
• The prevention of crime
• The detection and investigation of crime
• Identification of offenders and witnesses

Data from the CCTV system will only primarily be released to the Police and any other agencies as agreed by the Operational Manager, under no circumstances will it be released to the general public.