| Stephens County Courthouse security system gets upgrade
The focus of Homeland Security isn't only on airports and border protection, it's also about keeping state, county, and city employees and visitors safe. In Stephens County, the courthouse's existing security is outdated, so the County Commissioner has decided that it's "out with the old and in with the new." They will be completely revamping surveillance with new cameras and sensors in and around the courthouse. The new system will meet standards set by the Department of Homeland Security. The main focus of the security overhaul is to increase video surveillance. They're in the process of changing to new cameras which will record video to a computer hard drive. Chief Sheriff's Deputy Bob Hill says they usually watch cameras closer during court cases, and the new cameras will make it easier to monitor multiple areas of the building. They also will add motion detectors to the security revamp. "If there's motion in a place where there's not supposed to be motion, well, this will alert us and we can go see what the motion is," says Hill. "If we thought we were going to have something, we'd start recording," he says.
River Rock Burglars
Take a look at the bottom right side of your screen. A man throws a large river rock through the glass door then, he kicks in the glass making way for a trio of burglars at this southeast Fresno supermarket. It's the fifth burglary in the area in a month & a half and Fresno police believe the same group of hooded thieves is behind them all. El Mercado grocery store owner Rigo Villa said, "They say it's just a matter of time they're going to make a mistake and get them." Hitting Villa's supermarket may have been their biggest mistake. He said, "It's not cheap but it's really worth it." The store owner invested about 15-thousand dollars into his security and surveillance system for times like this. Now police are counting on you to help them identify these guys.
Cleveland increasing surveillance cameras on trains, buses
CLEVELAND -- More and more, trains and bus riders in the Cleveland area are being watched.
The Regional Transit Authority is working toward installing cameras on all 700 of its buses. Rapid trains are next, with most to be equipped by the end of the year.
The chief of the RTA's police force, John Joyce, says the cameras have led to arrests for everything from felonious assault to arson. He says they've also acted as deterrent.
According to Greg Hull of the American Public Transportation Association, improved technology and cheaper prices have made it easier for transit agencies across the country to add cameras.
The availability of Homeland Security grants and other federal money has also contributed to the recent, more widespread use of the cameras.
Money Stolen From Elderly Man
Police need your help in identifying the person who they said took cash from an elderly man�s wallet at the Weirton Wal-Mart. Store surveillance video from April 17 showed a man with an orange fluorescent hat picking up a wallet after someone runs over it with a grocery cart. Have information? Call the NEWS9 Lauttamus Security Crimebusters Tipline at 800-862-BUST The man walked away with the money and a woman who police believe was his accomplice. For more local news, click here. .
Surveillance Shows Thieves Using Power Tools To Cut Into Walgreens ATM
Police are trying to find the criminals responsible for a high-tech and well-planned break-in at a drug store in Ormond Beach. Thieves broke into the store through the roof and they were not after drugs. RAW SURVEILLANCE: Thieves Use Power Tools To Break Into ATM The pair came in looking the part, walking down the aisles wearing ski masks and carrying a heavy bag full of tools. They actually got into the Walgreens store through the roof, cutting a hole from above and taking apart the security system so they could work in peace. When they went to work, sparks started flying, literally. The pair used power tools to cut into the ATM machine and they were at work for almost an hour before they were able to get the cash out. Once they did, they made a run for it and one of them is seen on video using a radio to communicate to somebody outside the building.
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