WCCTV Launches Help Point Solution to Support Safer Street Initiatives

28 Mar 2022

WCCTV has announced the launch of a revolutionary CCTV system that provides women and girls with instant access to police control rooms when they urgently need help.

WCCTV has created the system in direct collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police Crime Commission Caroline Henry and Ashfield District Council as part of their Safer Streets initiatives.

Following testing and an extensive proof-of-concept trial, three Help Point systems have been installed at strategic locations across Ashfield.

The cameras were officially launched at a special event attended by Home Office officials responsible for overseeing the investment of Safer Streets Funding. 

Cllr Helen-Ann Smith, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said

"It is fantastic that Ashfield will be the first place to have this state-of-the-art equipment. I was blown away seeing it in action today. These will have a significant impact on the safety of women and girls in Sutton.

"This is just one of the many projects we are delivering as part of the Safer Streets initiative, including improved CCTV street lighting and trailing a safety app. We will continue to work closely with partners to deliver initiatives that reassure residents that Sutton is a safe place to live, work and visit."

Daniel del Soldato, Head of Communications at WCCTV Ltd, said:

"WCCTV is incredibly proud to have directly collaborated with Nottinghamshire Police to create a unique solution to make streets safer for the most vulnerable.

"As a UK based manufacturer, we were able to build a bespoke solution that addressed one of the most pressing needs for police forces across the UK. We have seen significant interest in the solution from other forces and will be rolling these out over the next few months."