The Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Center (MCC) has revealed that more than 300,000 CCTV cameras have been installed at over 7,000 public places in the Capital.
“We are a government department established by the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi. There are 301,798 certified cameras installed at 7,029 entities in Abu Dhabi. Our main aim is to ensure safety and security in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Our goal is to protect entities. In case of any untoward incident, CCTVs work as the crucial evidence,” an official told the Khaleej Times.
Authorities hope that the cameras will offer a new level of security and coverage to help maintain peace and order.
“The cameras help identify a person through face recognition, detect other physical features in the background and capture a number plate of vehicle,” the MCC said.
The MCC has approved installing the cameras to public areas.
“We provide necessary equipment and suggest cost-effective ways. We also extend all necessary support with regards to CCTVs or even issues with the CCTV contractors,” the official from MCC added. (TN)
