Amid a violent crime wave plaguing New Orleans, city council members approve a Resolution to invest $1 million to purchase and install 70 new NOPD crime cameras.
The crime cameras, monitored 24 hours a day by the City's Office of Homeland Security Real-Time Crime Center, will be installed citywide with the majority of the cameras will be placed in New Orleans East, where an increase in carjackings and other violent crimes has led to families living in fear.
City leaders say crime data shows a 51% increase in shootings since last year and a 45% increase in aggravated assault, which usually involves a weapon.
The Crime Camera Program will expand by 22 new cameras in New Orleans East and 12 cameras spread across each district in the city.
"New Orleans East is experiencing unacceptable increases in violence, and District 'E' residents deserve to feel safe," said District "E" Councilmember Cyndi Nguyen. "This financial investment to expand technology and resources will help keep our residents safe and bring criminals to justice. I am committed to working with New Orleans police to ensure the additional crime cameras will go to high volume crime areas across the East."