Vermont
More cameras on the way to boost security at Vermont Statehouse
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Legislature is transferring ahead with plans to put in extra safety cameras on the Statehouse.
Vermont just lately received 1 / 4 of one million {dollars} from the Division of Homeland Safety to assist pay for them.
There are some cameras exterior, however Capitol Police say there are a number of blind spots, and upgrades are wanted following a vandalism incident again within the spring that continues to be unsolved.
The cameras would go exterior and into widespread areas and corridors inside.
“We’re working arduous to stability the necessity of the occupants of the constructing to have the ability to do their job and do their work,” Vermont Capitol Police Chief Matthew Romei mentioned.
The safety digicam mission can be rolled out in seven phases. Lawmakers accredited the primary three this afternoon. Legislative employees would hold the video information for 30 days.
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