The camera itself was damaged by two shots. Several 9mm shell casings were found nearby. The system has caught one other person who tried to damage it. Officers were dispatched, and quickly arrested the man. The camera also recorded a shooting, several drug transactions and incidents of vandalism, Martinez said.
Operators are able to use a joystick to rotate the cameras, zoom in or out, up or down.
Police said the cameras are not aimed at windows of homes or apartments. The camera operators are supposed to notify a police dispatcher when they see illegal activity. The system uses 17 cameras, primarily deployed in the Greenville section, which is known for drug activity. City officials eventually hope to deploy 100 cameras citywide. For 75 Years.