ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Surveillance cameras are on street corners and on buildings, intended to catch criminals and keep people safe. But a First Alert 4 investigation has uncovered that in St. Louis City, many of them are not working.
In the past, First Alert 4 Investigates has taken viewers inside St. Louis’ Real Time Crime Center. Police said the technology plays a critical role in modern policing.
For years, when it comes to cameras, the city had been secretive. In 2022, First Alert 4 asked how many there were, but was told it was not allowed to know…