BREC to implement 24/7 park surveillance system, sparking privacy debate

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A new plan from BREC could change how parks across East Baton Rouge Parish are monitored, with leaders aiming for a 24/7 surveillance system intended to improve safety.

The plan would convert nearly 1,500 cameras across more than 70 parks into a live, around-the-clock monitoring network. Supporters say the move could help deter crime and provide critical evidence in investigations.

“It can be very beneficial to a family or a loved one that needs information and answers if something were to happen,” parkgoer Redell Norman said…

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