Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in the Chichester District
Areas we monitor
We currently have a monitored Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system in several of our car parks. We also monitor on-street in the following areas:
- Chichester;
- Selsey;
- Midhurst;
- Petworth;
- East Wittering and;
- Bosham
The CCTV system only operates in public places.
This service is managed by a team of trained personnel along with Sussex Police. This service provides a daily 24 hour monitoring operation.
We work in partnership with and ChiBAC (Chichester Businesses Against Crime).
The CCTV system is in place to:
- reduce crime;
- increase public safety, and
- help police respond to incidents
We have a CCTV code of practice which supports the delivery and management of the CCTV operation. We also have an agreed working protocol with Sussex Police for monitoring police CCTV cameras and managing evidence.
Evidence recorded on CCTV
When a crime is reported, Sussex Police have the responsibility of viewing possible CCTV evidence.
Most of our car parks have a British Parking Association's Safer Parking Award. Yet, from time to time incidents can occurs. In these instances, CCTV footage can be requested from Sussex Police through their 'Rights of access' form to see if anything has been picked up on the cameras.
To requested footage, please download the following form and return as instructed. To ensure an accurate response please provide the following when completing the form:
- a detailed location of any incident;
- the date of the incident;
- approximate time of the incident;
- the make, model, colour, and;
- registration mark of any vehicles involved
Right of access request
The operation of the CCTV system complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. Procedures are in place to protect the data and to ensure that it is used in accordance with the requirements of the Act.
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