Taiwan donates CCTV and mobile cameras to police

The Republic of China (Taiwan) has donated 160 close circuit television (CCTV) cameras, 30 mobile/body camera units, and a vehicle license plate identification system to the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF).

Taiwan’s latest donation of security equipment signalled the start of phase two of the “Enhancing Public Safety with Intelligent Video Analytics (EPSIVA)” project for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).

The project will involve an assessment of locations to place the new cameras and maintenance of the existing units. When installed, the number of CCTV cameras providing coverage throughout SVG would increase to 360 units.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony, which took place on September 29 at the Questelles Police Station, Taiwan’s Ambassador to SVG Fiona Huei-Chun Fan said Taiwan is a global leader in technology, adding that they are delighted to share the expertise with the government and people of SVG.

Meanwhile, Minister of Finance Economic Planning and Information Technology Camillo Gonsalves, lauded the work being done by Taiwan to strengthen security services in SVG. He said the latest donation of security equipment will allow the Police to efficiently use available technology to fight crime, and keep Vincentians safe.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Benjamin, in his remarks at the ceremony thanked Taiwan for the continued investment in the security of Vincentians. He said security is an expensive undertaking; therefore, working in partnership with stakeholders is of crucial importance. (API)