WCCTV explores the introduction of fly-tipping grants for Local Authorities that will help them trial innovative new projects to target dumping hot spots.
The introduction of fly-tipping grants for Local Authorities will help them trial innovative new projects to put a stop to fly-tipping.
WCCTV recently published an article on the Effects of Fly-Tipping, which highlights the widespread impact of the crime on both urban and rural locations.
Defra recently reported that local authorities dealt with just under 1.13 million fly-tipping incidents in 12 months, an increase of 16% from the 980,000 reported in 2019/20.
Below, WCCTV explore the new council grants totalling £450,000 that are available to help fund a range of projects that can assist in this fly-tipping blight across the UK.
CCTV To Target Hotspots
The use of covert and overt CCTV cameras at hot-spot locations can help reduce the number of people dumping waste illegally, whilst also providing further evidence to help identify those that continue to offend.
WCCTV's redeployable cameras are the ideal solution to deter and detect fly-tipping. Our mobile, wireless cameras can be quickly and easily deployed to fly-tipping hotspots and relocated once the issues are resolved.
An example of a local authority using the systems effectively comes from Brighton and Hove Council, who secured six prosecutions within the first 24 hours of camera deployment.
Read the full case study below.
Artificial Intelligence
A range of artificial intelligence functionality built into modern CCTV cameras helps dramatically increase the likelihood of detecting fly-tipping and identifying offenders.
WCCTV supplies sophisticated ANPR cameras and redeployable CCTV systems with edge-based video analyics technology.
These systems allow users to automatically detect when items have been left in a fly-tipping hotspot and link the offender to the vehicle that was used.
Police and local authorities utilising these systems have secured several prosecutions and issued multiple fixed penalties to offenders.
WCCTV: Redeployable Cameras for Fly-Tipping Prevention
WCCTV's Redeployable CCTV cameras allow for the direct targeting of locations affected by fly-tipping.
They help police and local authorities gather evidence for prosecutions and act as a visual deterrent to potential offenders.
Once the issues in a specific area have been addressed, WCCTV's highly-portable cameras can be moved to other locations where monitoring is required.
To enhance their effectiveness at tackling fly-tipping, we can supply them with video analytics and ANPR cameras to capture clear images of licence plates.
The ANPR cameras connect directly to a nationally hosted licence plate data server to allow immediate identification of offenders.
Finally, a WCCTV redeployable camera doesn't just record fly-tipping incidents; when fitted with a blue light alarm and/or audio address system, it can proactively catch criminals in the act and issue an immediate warning - preventing the crime from happening.
Speak to WCCTV's public sector CCTV experts to get more information on preventing fly-tipping. Just fill out a quick contact form or email sales@wcctv.com
