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Number and distribution of functioning CCTV cameras at NYCHA developments
1:08:45
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Council Member Chris Banks inquires about the number of functioning CCTV cameras installed at NYCHA developments. Lauren Gray provides information on camera coverage and the process for determining camera placement.
- 52 developments do not have CCTV coverage
- Over 20,000 cameras are installed across 214 developments and 1,519 buildings
- Camera placement is often determined through funding from council members, state, and federal partners
- NYCHA works with TA presidents and property management once funding is secured
- The actual capital and construction aspects are managed by the A C and M department
Chris Banks
1:08:45
As of today, how many functioning CCTV cameras are installed at each development?
Lauren Gray
1:08:54
So we have 52 developments that do not have CCTV coverage.
1:09:01
We have over 20,000 cameras in the portfolio across 214 developments and 1,519 buildings.
Chris Banks
1:09:08
How's that determination made as to what development receives cameras and what development does it?
Lauren Gray
1:09:17
A lot of that comes through working with the council, working with our partners at the state and federal levels in terms of funding.
1:09:24
We also work with the TA president and property management once funding has No.
Chris Banks
1:09:28
I'm actually how to determine how is that determination made?
1:09:32
Not from the funding aspect.
1:09:34
I is is there if there's a need for security at these particular developments in this type of layered security that exists in other than senior developments, how is that determination made that one development should have cameras and the other ones should not?
1:09:55
Or is it show solely on the advocacy of the electeds?
Lauren Gray
1:10:00
It's it a lot of it is advocacy on the electeds, and I'm not necessarily involved in the the actual capital and construction of that.
1:10:07
That's our a c and m department who oversee the placement of CCTVs.
Chris Banks
1:10:11
So cameras are not part of the regular security apparatus for these buildings?
Lauren Gray
1:10:16
There's 52 developments that don't have the cameras.
1:10:19
So, no.
Chris Banks
1:10:25
Are you aware of any of the crime stats or some of these security concerns or needs at all the 50 NYCHA 55 NYCHA sites or 54 NYCHA senior sites?
Lauren Gray
1:10:39
At the 52 senior sites
Chris Banks
1:10:41
Sorry.
1:10:41
52.
Lauren Gray
1:10:42
The crimes 50 senior buildings.
1:10:44
Sorry.
1:10:46
The crime is managed and monitored by NYPD.
Chris Banks
1:10:50
I said, you aware?
1:10:51
Not who manages it.
1:10:53
Are you aware of the the the security needs and concerns?
Lauren Gray
1:10:58
Yes.
1:10:58
Of course.
Chris Banks
1:10:59
Okay.
1:11:03
Would would you agree that most seniors would if you were having conversations with them, would be would would request or say there's a need for cameras in their building?
Lauren Gray
1:11:21
Yes.
1:11:22
Absolutely.