CCTV upgraded across towns to tackle crime
BBCCCTV has been upgraded across three towns as part of efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
North Yorkshire Council said cameras in Selby town centre and parts of Sherburn in Elmet and Tadcaster would now be monitored 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Ten cameras have been installed across each town and will be monitored from a control room in Harrogate, from which workers can report incidents directly to the police.
Heather Phillips, executive member for corporate services, said: "This investment in modern CCTV technology will enhance the quality of evidence available, supporting investigations and delivering a higher standard of service for residents."
She added: "These improvements will help us respond to incidents more quickly and keep public safety at the forefront of our approach."
The CCTV system was previously run by firm Mayfair Fire and Security, but has now been taken over by the council.
A council spokesperson said the new service had already been used to find a suspected shoplifter and locate missing people.
Insp Rob Campbell of North Yorkshire Police said: "This is a real boost for safety across Selby.
"Better cameras, round-the-clock monitoring and stronger links between partners mean we can respond quicker, gather better evidence and provide greater reassurance to the public."
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