Eyes in the sky: Jersey City adds more surveillance cameras
Posted: Updated:Jersey City officials say they are doing their part to reduce crime by adding additional surveillance cameras around the city.
This long-term project targets 11 high-crime areas in Jersey City, according to officials. The new cameras bring the total number of surveillance cameras to 208 citywide.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says that when he first came into office many of the cameras around the city did not work.
“They were either not connected or totally dysfunctional. Over the last couple years we’ve totally revamped the system,” says Fulop.
There are typically four cameras up at a certain intersection, one facing in every direction. Some locations have a fifth camera that can zoom in or pan around to get a closer look at an area. Investigators can view recorded video on their computer or watch a live feed through an app on their phone.
“When you’re heading to a scene, you have a better understanding of what you’re arriving at,” says Kearns.
Fulop says the cameras, when paired with traditional police work, help reduce crime in Jersey City.
“It acts as a deterrent for people when they know that there are cameras there. And it helps with the investigations,” says Fulop. “The visibility is better than anything we’ve ever had before, so we've seen progress in crime decreasing over the last four years and tools like this are helpful."
Fulop says that while most of the cameras are at city intersections, there are some stationed in city parks.
CrimeMore>>
Defense, prosecution make final cases ahead of deliberations in Stern murder trial
Defense, prosecution make final cases ahead of deliberations in Stern murder trial
Jurors were sent home Friday evening after a long day in the Sarah Stern murder trial, with deliberations set to begin Monday.Jurors were sent home Friday evening after a long day in the Sarah Stern murder trial, with deliberations set to begin Monday.Police: Woman killed in North Bergen hit-and-run
Police: Woman killed in North Bergen hit-and-run
North Bergen police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run.North Bergen police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run.Former Rutgers football player indicted for attempted murder
Former Rutgers football player indicted for attempted murder
A former Rutgers football player has been indicted for allegedly plotting to murder family members of a female acquaintance.A former Rutgers football player has been indicted for allegedly plotting to murder family members of a female acquaintance.Testimony ends in murder trial of man charged with strangling childhood friend
Testimony ends in murder trial of man charged with strangling childhood friend
Testimony has concluded in the murder trial of a man accused of strangling a former high school classmate during a robbery and throwing her body off a Monmouth County bridge.Testimony has concluded in the murder trial of a man accused of strangling a former high school classmate during a robbery and throwing her body off a Monmouth County bridge.Authorities: Serial cat killer on the loose in Monmouth County
Authorities: Serial cat killer on the loose in Monmouth County
Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County say that a serial cat killer is on the loose.Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County say that a serial cat killer is on the loose.Paramus man pleads not guilty in deadly 2016 hit-and-run boat crash
Paramus man pleads not guilty in deadly 2016 hit-and-run boat crash
A man accused of causing a deadly hit-and-run boat crash on a New Jersey lake on Labor Day 2016 has been indicted on death by vessel charges and other counts.A man accused of causing a deadly hit-and-run boat crash on a New Jersey lake on Labor Day 2016 has been indicted on death by vessel charges and other counts.Defense witness says he saw Sarah Stern alive after she was reported missing
Defense witness says he saw Sarah Stern alive after she was reported missing
A witness testified Wednesday that he saw Sarah Stern alive after she was supposedly murdered.A witness testified Wednesday that he saw Sarah Stern alive after she was supposedly murdered.Glen Rock police warn of fake utility worker scam
Glen Rock police warn of fake utility worker scam
Police in a Bergen County town are warning residents to beware of a fake utility worker scam.Police in a Bergen County town are warning residents to beware of a fake utility worker scam.State police: Man used app, attempted to lure girl for sex in exchange for money
State police: Man used app, attempted to lure girl for sex in exchange for money
State police say a man from Maryland faces charges for allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl for sex, in exchange for money, on an online app.State police say a man from Maryland faces charges for allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl for sex, in exchange for money, on an online app.Police: Union man mugged pregnant NJ Transit bus driver
Police: Union man mugged pregnant NJ Transit bus driver
Police say a Union man mugged a pregnant NJ Transit bus driver in Elizabeth.Police say a Union man mugged a pregnant NJ Transit bus driver in Elizabeth.
Top StoriesTop StoriesMore>>
Waste issue addressed in Vernon after 10-year wait
Waste issue addressed in Vernon after 10-year wait
A waste issue in Vernon is now being addressed after a 10-year wait.A waste issue in Vernon is now being addressed after a 10-year wait.Forecast: Mostly cloudy skies with temps in the upper-40s
Forecast: Mostly cloudy skies with temps in the upper-40s
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Food Fight: Tell us where you like to eat!
Food Fight: Tell us where you like to eat!
News 12 New Jersey is holding a battle of the best eats around! So tell us where you like to eat!News 12 New Jersey is holding a battle of the best eats around! So tell us where you like to eat!4 students accused of hacking district system, changing grades
4 students accused of hacking district system, changing grades
Four Jersey City students are facing charges for allegedly changing grades last June.Four Jersey City students are facing charges for allegedly changing grades last June.Power & Politics - Full Show for Feb. 23
Power & Politics - Full Show for Feb. 23
Gov. Murphy says he's optimistic about a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the Garden State, but not everyone is on board.Gov. Murphy says he's optimistic about a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the Garden State, but not everyone is on board.61 children compete in Hudson County Spelling Bee
61 children compete in Hudson County Spelling Bee
Children from 48 schools are competing to see if they are the best speller in the county today.Children from 48 schools are competing to see if they are the best speller in the county today.Newark Liberty Airport bag handler convicted of narcotics trafficking
Newark Liberty Airport bag handler convicted of narcotics trafficking
A baggage handler at Newark Liberty International Airport has been convicted of narcotics trafficking.A baggage handler at Newark Liberty International Airport has been convicted of narcotics trafficking.US-China talks continue as March deadline looms for tariff hike
US-China talks continue as March deadline looms for tariff hike
U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are set to rise as a March 1 deadline is fast approaching.U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are set to rise as a March 1 deadline is fast approaching.R. Kelly due in Chicago court to face sex abuse charges
R. Kelly due in Chicago court to face sex abuse charges
R&B singer R. Kelly is expected to appear in a Chicago court a day after being arrested and charged with aggravated sexual abuse.
R&B singer R. Kelly is expected to appear in a Chicago court a day after being arrested and charged with aggravated sexual abuse.
Poll: National Banana Bread Day
Poll: National Banana Bread Day
Today is National Banana Bread Day. Do you enjoy banana bread?Today is National Banana Bread Day. Do you enjoy banana bread?