Northeast Arkansas city using new technology to increase trail safety

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) – Hitting the paths is usually a harmful endeavor, however a Northeast Arkansas metropolis is seeking to change that utilizing some superior know-how.

The town of Paragould has put in 10 cameras alongside the 8-Mile Creek path to provide residents an additional sense of safety.

The cameras are movement activated and powered by photo voltaic panels, making them fully self-sustaining.

Gregory Gonser makes use of the observe each day to stroll his canine and to get out and luxuriate in nature, however earlier than the cameras have been put in Gregory had little or no sense of safety

Gregory was at all times fearful and puzzled what was behind the bushes or across the subsequent nook however that has modified.

“I stroll my canine nearly each day down via right here and simply having the cameras up makes me really feel secure,” mentioned Gonser. “They make sure that I don’t get or my canine doesn’t get damage or something.”

The ten cameras are giving runners the texture that somebody is watching over them however it’s not sufficient. That’s why the town plans so as to add many extra within the coming weeks and months.

Bob Hodge and his spouse are avid walkers and love the path, they consider the cameras are a pleasant addition to the favored spot.

“Nicely it’s sort of reassuring to know that somebody does have a watch on issues in case you may have a medical emergency or for those who had an issue with somebody,” mentioned Hodge.

Hodge has not seen any mischief and hopes the buff in safety does its job.

“It’d are likely to discourage somebody from immediately making up their thoughts and doing one thing silly,” mentioned Hodge.

Elements of the 8-Mile Creek path continues to be beneath building, however for residents like Hodge and Gonser, will probably be nicely well worth the wait.

“We’ve actually been having fun with it we simply sort of stroll the identical sections again and again right here by our home, however I can see an important profit to the neighborhood when it’s all completed,” mentioned Hodge.

Rain or shine these cameras will roll when activated and be monitored 24/7 by the Paragould Police Division. This is only one addition that the town is implementing to assist preserve its residents secure.

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