A mom and councillor whose daughter was murdered has backed a controversial plan for CCTV cameras in Adelaide’s north.
Security cameras are being rolled out in Salisbury, as a part of a council-led Safe City Initiative.
Mayor Gillian Aldridge argues they’ll “keep people safe” and “catch people who are doing the wrong thing” however there’s backlash from native residents with privateness issues.
Opponents have unfold greater than 50,000 flyers by the local people calling the initiative “Big Brother”-like.
“What happens to privacy? What happens to being transparent?” Lino Reuggieri mentioned
But Salisbury councillor Sharon McKnell needs the identical safety cameras have been round 17 years in the past.
Her daughter Emma Pawelski was kidnapped on Regency Road and later discovered murdered.
“We might have found the person that took her or at least seen the car she was taken in and solved it because it’s still a cold case,” she mentioned.
Aldridge mentioned she was “concerned”.
“I personally have to be aware and keep my council and staff and councillors safe,” she mentioned.
Multiple research have proven at CCTV cameras truly do not deter criminals.
Source: www.9news.com.au
