Brisbane has launched a new fleet of mobile safety cameras in a continued bid to crack down on youth crime, vandalism, and antisocial behaviour across the city.
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The rollout follows previous surveillance upgrades, including the installation of fixed CCTV cameras in locations such as Minnippi Parklands, Murarrie. This latest move adds 26 high-resolution, solar-powered mobile units to the city’s growing CitySafe network, which already boasts more than 3,800 fixed safety cameras.
Unlike traditional CCTV systems, the new mobile cameras are designed for flexibility. Each unit can operate for up to a week without recharging and streams live footage directly to the Council’s 24/7 security monitoring centre. The facility already oversees over 3,000 live camera feeds and will now integrate these mobile units into its real-time surveillance network.
Each of Brisbane’s 26 wards will receive one mobile camera, with units rotated between crime hotspots based on feedback from local police and community members. The cameras are also equipped with behavioural detection technology, alerting authorities to unusual activity — such as gatherings in parks during the early hours of the morning.
The Queensland Police Service has backed the programme, noting that the added surveillance will assist in deploying resources more effectively and responding to incidents faster.
The final fixed CCTV camera under the current expansion plan is set to be installed this financial year on Boundary Street in West End — completing a key stage of Brisbane’s long-term urban safety strategy.
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Local officials say the new mobile cameras are not only about enforcement but also about creating safer, more liveable neighbourhoods. As Brisbane’s surveillance network becomes more dynamic and responsive, authorities hope it sends a clear message: public safety remains a top priority.
Published 1-May-2025
