Installation Begins in $5M Citywide Camera System Project Aimed at Improving Public Safety in Atlantic City Neighborhoods
Posted November 02, 2023The installation of 1,000 state-of-the-art camera lenses in more than 200 locations throughout Atlantic City, with a focus on city neighborhoods, is now underway. Funds for the $5-million project, announced last year, are coming from supplemental aid in the 2023 State of New Jersey budget, meaning this will come at zero cost to the taxpayers of Atlantic City.
This project will change the landscape of Atlantic City and revolutionize the way Law Enforcement protects the community, by utilizing unprecedented Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. Once installed, the new cameras are expected to:
- Enhance Public Safety – AI cameras will be instrumental in real time response and provide officers with valuable information.
- Reduce Crime – The cameras will be visible to the public eye, acting as a deterrent to criminal activities.
- Increase Emergency Response – Police will be able to quickly identify and assess emergencies to allow First Responders to act swiftly and effectively.
- Improve Investigations – Data collected from the cameras will give Law Enforcement crucial evidence to help solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
- Increase Situational Awareness – The Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management will have help monitoring traffic flow during large scale events and monitor flooding during major storms.
Each camera being installed consists of four fixed lenses allowing for 360-degree monitoring views and up to 40x optical zoom, with Pan-Tilt-Zoom capabilities. The cameras can differentiate between objects, clothing and hair colors and directions. The City of Atlantic City is partnering with Atlantic City Electric on this project. The contractor is JCT Solutions, who is currently installing the infrastructure for the fiber optic networks. All cameras are expected to be installed within the next 18 months.