More than 200,000 police cameras to be installed across Singapore by 2030

Since their installation began in 2012, police cameras have aided officers to solve more than 5,000 cases. — Singapore Police Force/ANN

SINGAPORE: They have proven useful in deterring crimes and locating missing persons. The police will get greater access to such help, with more than 200,000 police cameras slated to be installed islandwide by 2030, up from the 90,000 already in place.

The cameras will be set up in public residential estates, neighbourhood centres and hawker centres, as well as commercial and entertainment districts.