The spy camera network in Southend is to be expanded.
Six new cameras will be sited along the London Road, 32 on Southend Pier, seven in Old Leigh, six in Chalkwell Park and one in Priory Park.
It follows the installation of 150 sophisticated cameras in Southend town centre which was instrumental in slashing crime levels.
Since April last year operators have reported 432 incidents to the police.
Published Tuesday August 13, 2002
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