The CCTV system throughout Newark and Sherwood is owned and operated by the district council and has been running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since its debut in October 1999.

All our cameras have been strategically placed in a carefully planned network designed to deter and detect acts of crime and disorder and help with community safety. 

The CCTV control room is staffed by two controllers, who monitor the 92 cameras and 50 link radios in operation. The radio link system enables retailers, including pubs and clubs, the control room and other organisations in Newark town centre to speak to each other, immediately.

The highly skilled operators work closely with the Police control rooms, helping policing in our area.

The benefits of CCTV include:

  • Better targeting and use of police resources
  • Cameras deter criminal activity and disorder
  • Greater detection of incidents and identification of criminals
  • Quality evidence - a fearless and accurate witness
  • Prevention of incidents before they begin
  • Instant assistance with accidents/people taken ill
  • A greater chance of finding missing persons quickly
  • Decreased fear of crime in areas covered by CCTV
  • A 24 hour continual presence protecting communities.

CCTV systems and controllers have to work to a strict code of conduct, more information is available on the CCTV - Data protection and security page.

It is possible for organised, official groups to visit the control room. Contact us for more information.

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