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CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has received an update from the Minister for Public Safety, the Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin, on the implementation of the Government’s national Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance programme, a major initiative aimed at enhancing public safety and strengthening crime prevention across the country.

Sir Steadroy advised Cabinet that significant progress has been made in the rollout of the project, with 42 strategic locations now identified for the installation of high-definition surveillance cameras across Antigua and Barbuda. Installation is progressing according to schedule and is expected to be completed by the final week of August.

The Minister explained that the locations were selected following careful assessments of traffic patterns, commercial activity, public spaces, and other areas considered critical to national security and law enforcement operations.

Once operational, the CCTV network will be fully integrated into the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s security infrastructure, providing law enforcement officers with enhanced real-time monitoring capabilities, improved situational awareness, and valuable investigative tools to support the detection, prevention, and prosecution of criminal activity.

Cabinet noted that the surveillance system will serve as an important force multiplier for the Police, enabling more effective monitoring of public areas, assisting with traffic management, supporting emergency response operations, and providing evidentiary footage to aid criminal investigations and prosecutions.

The Minister emphasized that the installation of the CCTV network forms part of the Government’s wider public safety strategy, which also includes strengthening the capabilities of the Police Force, expanding the use of modern technology in policing, increasing personnel, and investing in crime prevention initiatives.

Cabinet welcomed the progress achieved thus far and reaffirmed its commitment to providing the Royal Police Force with the technological resources necessary to safeguard communities and improve national security.

The Government remains steadfast in its efforts to modernize law enforcement through the strategic use of technology, recognizing that enhanced surveillance systems are an essential component of a comprehensive approach to crime prevention and public safety.